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The world around the royal family undergoes sweeping changes while Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton) strives, in her own stolid way, to hold on to privacy, tradition, and duty.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-15th-2022","airdate":"2022-11-15","last_updated":"1708854554","assets":[{"id":"677247","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Crown","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the latest season of Netflix's The Crown<\/em>, a new cast steps into the roles of Queen Elizabeth II and her family just in time for the 1990s - and a series of scandals growing out of the bitter separation and divorce of Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki). The world around the royal family undergoes sweeping changes while Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton) strives, in her own stolid way, to hold on to privacy, tradition, and duty.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"553995","duration":"19612361","airdate":"2022-11-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2317024907.mp3?d=1225&size=19612361&e=1133970060&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-15th-2022","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1708854554"}]},{"id":"554034","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Atlanta","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When the FX series Atlanta<\/em> arrived six years ago, it was unlike anything else on TV. 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Kevin Costner plays the patriarch of the Dutton family, and their story and sprawling ranch is one of television's biggest current success stories.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"554066","duration":"23284133","airdate":"2022-11-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9241635589.mp3?d=1455&size=23284133&e=1135768475&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-17th-2022","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1708854556"}]},{"id":"554106","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"She Said and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The film She Said<\/em> is about the New York Times<\/em> investigation of movie producer Harvey Weinstein. 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Their reporting on Weinstein's sexual misconduct and assault allegations contributed greatly to the #MeToo movement, and helped lead to criminal charges that sent Weinstein to prison. The film was directed by Maria Schrader and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and is in theaters now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"554106","duration":"28719692","airdate":"2022-11-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1645073766.mp3?d=1761&size=28719692&e=1135777854&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-18th-2022","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1709459563"}]},{"id":"554157","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Screening Ourselves: The Color Purple","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the final chapter of our special documentary series Screening Ourselves<\/em>, host Aisha Harris recounts the debates ignited by Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple<\/em>. 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The 1985 film is remembered as a fan-favorite centering Black women's lives, but the acclaimed adaptation of Alice Walker's novel was received quite differently among female viewers and male viewers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"554157","duration":"44701197","airdate":"2022-11-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9077249452.mp3?d=2793&size=44701197&e=1135090797&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-sunday-november-20th-2022","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1709459563"}]},{"id":"554175","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Songs For Cleaning The Bathroom","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Maybe you've got guests coming over for the holidays. 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Ricki is back, and each week she's breaking down all the historic moments from her hit talk show with her co-host Kalen Allen. Part re-watch podcast, part cultural retrospective, Raised by Ricki <\/em>features conversations with John Waters, Andy Cohen, Sally Jessy Raphael, and many more. In this excerpt, Ricki sits down with writer and podcast host Tracy Clayton. 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Today, we run through what we think will <\/em>win and what should <\/em>win.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"557655","duration":"17648371","airdate":"2023-03-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3771130149.mp3?d=1102&size=17648371&e=1159239689&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-8th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1720342330"}]},{"id":"557693","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"2023 Oscars Guide: International Feature","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The five films nominated for international feature at this year's Oscars wrangle with some tough ideas and issues. 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Today we're offering up a guide to this year's nominations with some predictions about who will win in the major categories.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"557726","duration":"53948126","airdate":"2023-03-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7558832817.mp3?d=3337&size=53948126&e=1160703722&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-10th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1720342332"}]},{"id":"557801","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"2023 Oscars Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At this year's Oscars, Everything Everywhere All At Once<\/em> won seven awards, including best picture and best director. 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She then launches into a side hustle fighting crime. The show is now streaming on Disney+.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"557832","duration":"14876884","airdate":"2023-03-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4816485113.mp3?d=929&size=14876884&e=1159235882&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-14th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1720947910"}]},{"id":"557868","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"You","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When the thriller series You<\/em> premiered five years ago, it started a lot of conversations. 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Today we're recommending great books for people who love show business, including a fictional take on a popular gossip Instagram account, a love story, and a memoir.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558252","duration":"9037994","airdate":"2023-03-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9032936990.mp3?d=564&size=9037994&e=1144518638&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1722157508"}]},{"id":"558284","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Night Agent","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"An FBI agent working in a lonely, secret office in the White House basement gets a phone call. A woman needs help, right away. 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As they always say, the Muppets are the window to the soul.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558323","duration":"21679587","airdate":"2023-03-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7583654535.mp3?d=1354&size=21679587&e=1166307852&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-29th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1722762577"}]},{"id":"558355","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Top 10 Muppets","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When we asked our listeners to tell us which Muppets were their favorites, we knew you'd all come through. 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More than 6,000 of you cast more than 18,000 votes -- and we have the results.<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558355","duration":"17117145","airdate":"2023-03-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6818010409.mp3?d=1069&size=17117145&e=1166310391&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-30th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1722762578"}]},{"id":"558397","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, <\/em>Chris Pine stars as a wise-cracking and charismatic thief who leads a band of misfits with different reasons to hate a malevolent ruler played by Hugh Grant. 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So we thought now would be the perfect time to revisit our conversation about the Bravo series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558573","duration":"19532531","airdate":"2023-04-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7014204927.mp3?d=1220&size=19532531&e=1166872125&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-6th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1723367238"}]},{"id":"558609","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"The Super Mario Bros. Movie And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In The Super Mario Bros. Movie., <\/em>Chris Pratt and Charlie Day play Mario and Luigi, two New York City plumbers who get transported to another world. 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So he sets out to free himself from the vampire's thrall, with the help of group therapy, inspirational posters, and friendly police officer (Awkwafina).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558809","duration":"20813994","airdate":"2023-04-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1012848721.mp3?d=1300&size=20813994&e=1167801525&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-14th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1723972235"}]},{"id":"558923","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Showing Up","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Showing Up<\/em>, Michelle Williams plays a sculptor preparing to exhibit her work in a small art gallery, even as family and friends complicate her life and steal her focus. 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Today, we're talking about why we love Judy Blume, and recommend some of our favorite books.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"558990","duration":"23422059","airdate":"2023-04-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7476290888.mp3?d=1463&size=23422059&e=1170671340&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-20th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1724577213"}]},{"id":"559027","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"The Diplomat And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix drama, The Diplomat<\/em>, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. 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The series combines the tension of Homeland <\/em>with the administrative drama of The West Wing<\/em> - which makes sense, given that The Diplomat<\/em>'s creator worked on both shows.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559027","duration":"20273155","airdate":"2023-04-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8007399484.mp3?d=1267&size=20273155&e=1169599387&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-21st-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1724577214"}]},{"id":"559142","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Harry Belafonte","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The iconic singer, humanitarian, and actor Harry Belafonte died today at the age of 96. 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We're remembering Belafonte's life and legacy - and talking about some of his great performances.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559142","duration":"13302014","airdate":"2023-04-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2423055039.mp3?d=831&size=13302014&e=1171895416&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-25th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1725182358"}]},{"id":"559211","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Beau Is Afraid","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the extremely divisive film Beau Is Afraid<\/em>, Joaquin Phoenix stars as a schlubby, anxiety-ridden man whose existence is an extended nightmare of guilt, shame, dread and paranoia. 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But he gets repeatedly frustrated by a series of deeply disturbing obstacles that may be real, or may be entirely of his own making.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559211","duration":"23595094","airdate":"2023-04-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3411510835.mp3?d=1474&size=23595094&e=1171678747&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1725182359"}]},{"id":"559254","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Polite Society And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the fun, genre-mashing action comedy Polite Society<\/em>, Priya Kansara plays Ria, a spunky teen who aspires to be a movie stuntwoman. 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Today we're recommending great books that take you around the world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559615","duration":"6733367","airdate":"2023-05-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7694231597.mp3?d=420&size=6733367&e=1174748107&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-11th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1726392041"}]},{"id":"559652","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Summer Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today we offer up a guide to some of the most exciting movies, TV, and music you can check out this summer.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-12th-2023","airdate":"2023-05-12","last_updated":"1726392042","assets":[{"id":"689227","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Summer Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today we offer up a guide to some of the most exciting movies, TV, and music you can check out this summer.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559652","duration":"27546480","airdate":"2023-05-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4964680229.mp3?d=1721&size=27546480&e=1173987873&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-12th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1726392042"}]},{"id":"559731","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Book Club: The Next Chapter","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Book Club: The Next Chapter<\/em> is a sequel that reunites four legendary actresses: Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen. 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It's a light-hearted, very silly romp with a meet-cute, an old paramour, lost luggage, and multiple jokes about meatballs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559731","duration":"13347153","airdate":"2023-05-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7635433067.mp3?d=834&size=13347153&e=1172808072&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-16th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1726392043"}]},{"id":"559756","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"The Fast & Furious Franchise","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Fast & The Furious<\/em> debuted as a scruffy car-culture movie, and it was a hit. The franchise, fronted by Vin Diesel, has become a blockbuster machine. 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In anticipation of Fast X<\/em>, we're encoring our episode about the legacy of the Fast & Furious <\/em>franchise.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559756","duration":"20385586","airdate":"2023-05-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6177378398.mp3?d=1274&size=20385586&e=1175235412&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-17th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1726995900"}]},{"id":"559791","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Primo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the charming Amazon Freevee sitcom Primo<\/em>, Rafa is a typical 16-year-old kid navigating life with the help of his enterprising mom and five very colorful uncles. 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With a star-studded cast including Vin Diesel and Jason Momoa and many more, the film has plenty of absurd action sequences and logic-defying stunts that have become a trademark. But after all this time, does the magic of fast cars, backyard BBQs and family persist?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-19th-2023","airdate":"2023-05-19","last_updated":"1726995903","assets":[{"id":"689611","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Fast X And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"More than 20 years into the Fast & Furious<\/em> franchise, the saga keeps roaring on with the latest installment, Fast X<\/em>. With a star-studded cast including Vin Diesel and Jason Momoa and many more, the film has plenty of absurd action sequences and logic-defying stunts that have become a trademark. But after all this time, does the magic of fast cars, backyard BBQs and family persist?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559825","duration":"26192711","airdate":"2023-05-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6744647618.mp3?d=1636&size=26192711&e=1173318373&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-19th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1726995903"}]},{"id":"559930","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"XO, Kitty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series XO, Kitty<\/em> is a spinoff of the hit YA book and movie franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. <\/em>Anna Cathcart returns as Kitty Song Covey, a teenager with a penchant for matchmaking. 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And the two come to realize they're more alike than they ever imagined.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"559959","duration":"24358288","airdate":"2023-05-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2667160215.mp3?d=1522&size=24358288&e=1176487971&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-24th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1727600900"}]},{"id":"560043","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Little Mermaid and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Little Mermaid<\/em> is Disney's latest property to receive the live-action remake treatment. 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She makes a left turn in the movie No Hard Feelings<\/em>, in which rich helicopter parents hire a woman to seduce their teenage son, in the hopes that he'll come out of his shell in time for college.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"560965","duration":"16117805","airdate":"2023-06-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7894957742.mp3?d=1007&size=16117805&e=1183278318&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1730625040"}]},{"id":"561000","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"I'm A Virgo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"I'm A Virgo <\/em>follows Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), a 13-foot tall young Black man who's grown up completely isolated and makes his first clumsy steps out into the world. 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Today we're recommending some great mysteries and thrillers<\/a>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"561035","duration":"7520384","airdate":"2023-06-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5795106938.mp3?d=469&size=7520384&e=1184291030&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-29th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1730625042"}]},{"id":"561073","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Indiana Jones And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny<\/em> is the fifth and apparently final film starring Harrison Ford as everyone's favorite globe-trotting, whip-cracking, Nazi-punching archeologist. 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Directed by James Mangold, and also starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, it's in theaters now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"561073","duration":"19851852","airdate":"2023-06-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1341027471.mp3?d=1181&size=19851852&e=1183592879&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-30th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1730625043"}]},{"id":"561178","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Trans Representation In TV And Film","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Pop Culture Happy Hour <\/em>team is off today, so we're bringing you an episode of NPR's It's Been A Minute<\/em>. 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He just wants to clear his name, but she encourages him to become the villain she needs him to be.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"561203","duration":"18686582","airdate":"2023-07-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5317128754.mp3?d=1167&size=18686582&e=1183585815&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-5th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1731233550"}]},{"id":"561233","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Platonic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the breezy comedy series Platonic<\/em>, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years after a falling out. 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Created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, the series is streaming now on Apple TV+.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"561233","duration":"17194467","airdate":"2023-07-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4801629576.mp3?d=1074&size=17194467&e=1183820021&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-6th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1731233551"}]},{"id":"561269","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Joy Ride and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Joy Ride <\/em>follows <\/em>four friends (Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, and Stephanie Hsu) embarking on a trip to China. 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We'll talk about some of the results in an upcoming episode of the show. <\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"561269","duration":"24819297","airdate":"2023-07-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6518289168.mp3?d=1551&size=24819297&e=1179800699&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-7th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1731233552"}]},{"id":"561366","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One<\/em>, Tom Cruise is back as superspy Ethan Hunt. 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Directed by Matthew Lpez, the movie is based on Casey McQuiston's wildly successful and much-loved novel.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562325","duration":"24434774","airdate":"2023-08-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8660193050.mp3?d=1527&size=24434774&e=1191087019&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-11th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1734256717"}]},{"id":"562425","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"The Hip-Hop Verse That Changed My Life","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What makes for an unshakable rap verse -- the kind that shifts your world view and sticks around years after the first time you encountered it? 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You can hear all the tracks discussed in this episode in our Spotify playlist.<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562425","duration":"31178128","airdate":"2023-08-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1419076064.mp3?d=1948&size=31178128&e=1191751360&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-15th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1734861921"}]},{"id":"562450","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Harley Quinn","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The fantastic Max animated series Harley Quinn <\/em>is set in its own separate version of the DC Universe where the violence is frequent and the raunchy jokes come at you fast. 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Harley Quinn<\/em> recently returned for a new season, so we decided to revisit our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562450","duration":"16477667","airdate":"2023-08-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7023053726.mp3?d=1029&size=16477667&e=1193433327&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-august-16th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1734861922"}]},{"id":"562512","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"The World Cup","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"On Sunday morning, England and Spain will face off in the Women's World Cup Final. Both countries are playing in the women's final for the first time. 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Plus, we'll talk about why the U.S. was knocked out in the round of 16, and the impact of the American team on the sport.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562512","duration":"19488227","airdate":"2023-08-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2700795547.mp3?d=1217&size=19488227&e=1193444812&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-17th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1734861924"}]},{"id":"562523","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Afterparty And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Apple TV+ murder mystery comedy series The Afterparty <\/em>looks at the events around a murder and its investigation from a different character's point of view in each episode. 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It may seem like just another story about a reluctant hero, but in execution, centering the film on a Latino family changes the familiar formula in ways big and small.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhourLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-24th-2023","airdate":"2023-08-24","last_updated":"1735466620","assets":[{"id":"695535","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Blue Beetle","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the great new DC superhero film Blue Beetle,<\/em> Xolo Mariduea plays Jaime Reyes, a young Mexican-American man who stumbles across a creepy bug-like alien artifact that bonds to him and gives him superpowers. 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Both stories are about not just the very colorful nitty-gritty details of a successful scam, but also the conditions and the systems that make scams possible.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562887","duration":"25871718","airdate":"2023-08-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5437187387.mp3?d=1616&size=25871718&e=1194771429&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-august-30th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736071297"}]},{"id":"562934","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"NewJeans","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In a little more than a year, NewJeans has become huge in the world of K-pop, with a reputation for upending industry conventions. 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And how good is this show?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"562980","duration":"24856913","airdate":"2023-09-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8154409523.mp3?d=1553&size=24856913&e=1195187324&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-1st-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736071299"}]},{"id":"563079","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"TV Guest Stars","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"New seasons of FX's The Bear<\/em> and Hulu's Only Murders in the Building<\/em> are bringing in big talent like Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia Coleman and Meryl Streep. So we decided to discuss: What makes a great TV guest star? 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And who are some of the best guest stars of all time?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563079","duration":"24874885","airdate":"2023-09-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5776718491.mp3?d=1554&size=24874885&e=1194785593&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-5th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736071300"}]},{"id":"563106","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Taylor Swift's Eras Tour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is on pace to become the biggest and most lucrative concert tour in history. 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But what made the tour such a juggernaut this summer?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563106","duration":"22026494","airdate":"2023-09-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3974817554.mp3?d=1376&size=22026494&e=1195649533&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-6th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736675969"}]},{"id":"563141","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Are We Witnessing The Death Of Movie Stars?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Movie stars are larger than life, and usually have some sort of mystique or mystery. 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Writer and director Nia Vardalos is back as Toula, John Corbett is back as her husband, and this time, they're headed to Greece for a family reunion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563184","duration":"25429517","airdate":"2023-09-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5574617004.mp3?d=1589&size=25429517&e=1197725693&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-8th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736675971"}]},{"id":"563279","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Jimmy Fallon And Strike Force Five","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Recently, late night talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Jimmy Kimmel started the chat podcast Strike Force Five<\/em> to raise money and support their staff during the actors and writers strikes. 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So now, this unusual project finds itself in an awkward position.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563279","duration":"19176012","airdate":"2023-09-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5161952988.mp3?d=1198&size=19176012&e=1198750546&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-11th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1736675972"}]},{"id":"563315","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Beyonc's Renaissance World Tour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This summer, millions of us got cozy with Beyonc during the Renaissance World Tour. 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Now, she's back with a new record called GUTS<\/em>, which has already spawned two hits with \"vampire\" and \"bad idea right?\" The album sharpens a sound inspired by pop, punk and singer-songwriters.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563349","duration":"18104782","airdate":"2023-09-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3217017694.mp3?d=1131&size=18104782&e=1197953100&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-14th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1737280921"}]},{"id":"563387","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Fall Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today we offer up a guide to some of the most exciting movies, TV, and music you can check out this fall.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-15th-2023","airdate":"2023-09-15","last_updated":"1737280922","assets":[{"id":"696933","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Fall Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today we offer up a guide to some of the most exciting movies, TV, and music you can check out this fall.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563387","duration":"27039914","airdate":"2023-09-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5600814627.mp3?d=1689&size=27039914&e=1197954049&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-15th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1737280922"}]},{"id":"563502","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Other Black Girl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Part blistering workplace satire, part creepy thriller, Hulu's The Other Black Girl<\/em> packs a lot of punches. 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But will it inspire you to fight the power or just go out and buy some stocks?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563717","duration":"20792678","airdate":"2023-09-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5942840945.mp3?d=1299&size=20792678&e=1197954281&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-26th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1737885840"}]},{"id":"563746","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Cassandro","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Cassandro,<\/em> Gael Garca Bernal plays the real-life Mexican-American wrestler who came to international stardom by adopting the persona of the flamboyant Cassandro, the Liberace of Lucha Libre. It's the story of a queer man who challenges a macho and homophobic system through sheer showmanship - and earns the respect of his fellow wrestlers and audiences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-27th-2023","airdate":"2023-09-27","last_updated":"1738490705","assets":[{"id":"697710","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Cassandro","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Cassandro,<\/em> Gael Garca Bernal plays the real-life Mexican-American wrestler who came to international stardom by adopting the persona of the flamboyant Cassandro, the Liberace of Lucha Libre. It's the story of a queer man who challenges a macho and homophobic system through sheer showmanship - and earns the respect of his fellow wrestlers and audiences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563746","duration":"19536293","airdate":"2023-09-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9069908067.mp3?d=1220&size=19536293&e=1197954330&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1738490705"}]},{"id":"563800","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense<\/em> has been called the greatest concert film of all time. 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But when he meets the fearsome Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), the two men find they have much to teach one another about pirating - and about accepting who they are. The second season is about to return to Max, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"563987","duration":"12518758","airdate":"2023-10-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6173282875.mp3?d=782&size=12518758&e=1197954489&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-4th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1739095707"}]},{"id":"564025","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Changeling","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Changeling<\/em> is an ambitious new series spanning generations and continents to tell an epic tale of a family torn apart by spirits and fairies. 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Apollo's rude awakening sets him on a horrifying journey to confront his demons, past and present.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564025","duration":"20722043","airdate":"2023-10-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7095216994.mp3?d=1295&size=20722043&e=1197954512&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-5th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1739095708"}]},{"id":"564063","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"The Exorcist: Believer And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Exorcist <\/em>came out 50 years ago, and it's still widely considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time. 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Can their relationship withstand the pull of cutthroat ambition and male ego, or is their stock doomed for a free fall?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564272","duration":"24563924","airdate":"2023-10-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4004087987.mp3?d=1535&size=24563924&e=1197954717&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-13th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1739700896"}]},{"id":"564394","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Three Great Movies Over Three Hours","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Sometimes there's a time and place for a long movie -- whether it's because you've got an afternoon off, or you just aren't in the mood to flip from one entertainment to another. Martin Scorsese's latest movie Killers of the Flower Moon<\/em> clocks in at over three hours, so today we're recommending other great movies over three hours long.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-17th-2023","airdate":"2023-10-17","last_updated":"1739700896","assets":[{"id":"699040","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Three Great Movies Over Three Hours","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Sometimes there's a time and place for a long movie -- whether it's because you've got an afternoon off, or you just aren't in the mood to flip from one entertainment to another. Martin Scorsese's latest movie Killers of the Flower Moon<\/em> clocks in at over three hours, so today we're recommending other great movies over three hours long.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564394","duration":"12481560","airdate":"2023-10-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4722094142.mp3?d=780&size=12481560&e=1197955836&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-17th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1739700896"}]},{"id":"564425","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Anatomy Of A Fall","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the complex and compelling French film Anatomy of a Fall<\/em>, a husband is dead and his wife is the chief suspect. 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Directed by Justine Triet and starring Sandra Hller, the film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564425","duration":"15869119","airdate":"2023-10-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6087853545.mp3?d=991&size=15869119&e=1197955871&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-18th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740305806"}]},{"id":"564462","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Bad Bunny's Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Maana","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Bad Bunny is one of the biggest stars in music. 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His previous album Un Verano Sin T <\/em>topped the Billboard charts, won a Grammy, and helped him become most streamed artist on Spotify for a third straight year. Now he's back with a supersized new album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Maana. <\/em>The record finds him wrangling with the trappings of fame amid the sounds of trap and electronic music, and the reggaeton sounds that helped make him an icon.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564462","duration":"21191829","airdate":"2023-10-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2515608494.mp3?d=1324&size=21191829&e=1197955920&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-19th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740305806"}]},{"id":"564508","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Killers Of The Flower Moon And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The compelling new film Killers of the Flower Moon<\/em> is a sweeping three-and-half-hour-long crime saga, romance and Western. 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It stars Lily Gladstone as an Osage woman and Leonardo DiCaprio as the low-level white thug who professes to love her. But he continues to do the bidding of his uncle (Robert De Niro), who's stealing from and murdering her people.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564508","duration":"24635395","airdate":"2023-10-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6778437359.mp3?d=1539&size=24635395&e=1197956043&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-20th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740305807"}]},{"id":"564640","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Frasier","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Kelsey Grammer is back as Frasier Crane. After nine seasons on Cheers <\/em>and 11 more on the spin-off Frasier<\/em>, the snobby psychiatrist joins the long list of characters rebooted for the streaming age. In the new Frasier <\/em>series on Paramount+, Dr. Crane returns to Boston with a new supporting cast and a new set of challenges. But what made the original series so watchable, and how does the new show stack up?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-24th-2023","airdate":"2023-10-24","last_updated":"1740305808","assets":[{"id":"699501","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Frasier","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Kelsey Grammer is back as Frasier Crane. After nine seasons on Cheers <\/em>and 11 more on the spin-off Frasier<\/em>, the snobby psychiatrist joins the long list of characters rebooted for the streaming age. In the new Frasier <\/em>series on Paramount+, Dr. Crane returns to Boston with a new supporting cast and a new set of challenges. But what made the original series so watchable, and how does the new show stack up?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564640","duration":"24150562","airdate":"2023-10-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8995598344.mp3?d=1509&size=24150562&e=1197956147&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-24th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740305808"}]},{"id":"564671","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Bodies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The bingeable new Netflix series Bodies has a great hook: The same murdered corpse turns up in the same London location in four different periods. The four detectives assigned to the cases are played by Kyle Soller, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Amaka Okafor and Shira Haas. What each of them doesn't know is that their investigations are inextricably linked to the same dark secret that can change the world forever.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-25th-2023","airdate":"2023-10-25","last_updated":"1740910637","assets":[{"id":"699572","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bodies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The bingeable new Netflix series Bodies has a great hook: The same murdered corpse turns up in the same London location in four different periods. The four detectives assigned to the cases are played by Kyle Soller, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Amaka Okafor and Shira Haas. What each of them doesn't know is that their investigations are inextricably linked to the same dark secret that can change the world forever.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564671","duration":"13180805","airdate":"2023-10-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2177529020.mp3?d=823&size=13180805&e=1197956196&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-25th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740910637"}]},{"id":"564707","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Gilded Age","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"With HBO's The Gilded Age, <\/em>creator Julian Fellowes basically airlifts Downton Abbey<\/em>'s soapy plots, ball gowns, sneering servants and quippy old ladies out of Yorkshire and plops them down in the Manhattan of 1882. The series stars Christine Baranski, and Cynthia Nixon, plus a sprawling cast of socialites, servants, and members of the working class. The Gilded Age<\/em> is about to return for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-26th-2023","airdate":"2023-10-26","last_updated":"1740910638","assets":[{"id":"699652","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Gilded Age","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"With HBO's The Gilded Age, <\/em>creator Julian Fellowes basically airlifts Downton Abbey<\/em>'s soapy plots, ball gowns, sneering servants and quippy old ladies out of Yorkshire and plops them down in the Manhattan of 1882. The series stars Christine Baranski, and Cynthia Nixon, plus a sprawling cast of socialites, servants, and members of the working class. The Gilded Age<\/em> is about to return for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564707","duration":"15390556","airdate":"2023-10-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2339569572.mp3?d=961&size=15390556&e=1197956303&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-26th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740910638"}]},{"id":"564740","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Naked Attraction And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's weird, it's funny, and it's very, very naked. 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A single person is presented with six entirely naked strangers and whittles them down to one person they want to go on a date with. The long-running U.K. dating show has recently found success in the U.S after streaming on Max. There's some controversy and consternation, but do a bunch of naked bodies really merit all this chatter?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564740","duration":"25176234","airdate":"2023-10-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9091869178.mp3?d=1573&size=25176234&e=1197956332&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1740910638"}]},{"id":"564815","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Holdovers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the funny, melancholic and weirdly moving new film, The Holdovers<\/em>, Paul Giamatti plays a widely disliked teacher at a prestigious New England boarding school in 1970. He's forced to look after the boys who can't go home for the Christmas break, including one kid (Dominic Sessa) who's a particular pain in the butt. The film is directed by Alexander Payne, and also stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph as the school cook, who's spending the first Christmas without her son.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-30th-2023","airdate":"2023-10-30","last_updated":"1740910639","assets":[{"id":"699874","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Holdovers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the funny, melancholic and weirdly moving new film, The Holdovers<\/em>, Paul Giamatti plays a widely disliked teacher at a prestigious New England boarding school in 1970. 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But the weird dates, the awkward conversations, and the fixations on who has kissed remain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564917","duration":"22380087","airdate":"2023-11-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4717567137.mp3?d=1398&size=22380087&e=1197956485&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-2nd-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1741515816"}]},{"id":"564948","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Priscilla And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Priscilla<\/em> tells the story of Elvis Presley's wife, but it's not a by-the-book biopic. 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But it's also a moodier look at the way Priscilla is walled off, isolated from family, and kept at a distance from his life of superstardom.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"564948","duration":"25416560","airdate":"2023-11-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2336616800.mp3?d=1588&size=25416560&e=1197956504&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-3rd-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1741515817"}]},{"id":"565065","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Rap Sh!t","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Max series Rap Sh!t<\/em> feels like a comedy for The Moment. 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Together, they must set aside their differences to try and win a TV game show and save Anne's kidnapped dog.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565102","duration":"21418781","airdate":"2023-11-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6307120981.mp3?d=1338&size=21418781&e=1197956693&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-8th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1742116979"}]},{"id":"565145","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Dream Scenario","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the trippy new A24 absurdist comedy Dream Scenario<\/em>, Nicolas Cage plays a schlubby, unremarkable biology professor. 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This phenomenon brings him a weird and difficult-to-manage kind of fame for a while-until the dreams turn into nightmares.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565145","duration":"14853478","airdate":"2023-11-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7199113598.mp3?d=928&size=14853478&e=1197956723&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-9th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1742116980"}]},{"id":"565179","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Marvels And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie The Marvels<\/em> is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's breezier outings, full of energy and jokes and zappy light powers. 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As the years pass the two men keep coming back together only to find the power dynamic between them shifting back and forth.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565251","duration":"14056012","airdate":"2023-11-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1976283683.mp3?d=878&size=14056012&e=1197956776&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-13th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1742722015"}]},{"id":"565313","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Killer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix movie The Killer<\/em> is a stylish new thriller starring Michael Fassbender as a stoic and ruthlessly efficient international hitman. 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The film from director David Fincher and also features Tilda Swinton.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565313","duration":"13170356","airdate":"2023-11-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4664901712.mp3?d=823&size=13170356&e=1197958232&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-15th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1742722016"}]},{"id":"565352","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Next Goal Wins","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The underdog sports comedy Next Goal Wins<\/em> is based on the true story of American Samoa's soccer team and its attempts to improve its status as a worldwide laughingstock. 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There are catchy songs, cute talking animals, and a few heartfelt moments -- in other words, the Disney blueprint.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565658","duration":"14625690","airdate":"2023-11-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5254990376.mp3?d=914&size=14625690&e=1197958456&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-27th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1743932244"}]},{"id":"565688","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Die Hard","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Since the holiday season is upon us, it's time to talk about an action classic that many consider to be a Christmas classic: Die Hard<\/em>. 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Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565688","duration":"21012942","airdate":"2023-11-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3007522952.mp3?d=1313&size=21012942&e=1197958476&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-28th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1743932245"}]},{"id":"565717","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"2023 Books We Love: Staff Picks","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"NPR's Books We Love<\/a> is a roundup of favorite books of the year, sorted and tagged to help you find exactly what you're looking for. 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Recommendations come in from critics and contributors and today, we're highlighting picks from NPR staff.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565717","duration":"12747800","airdate":"2023-11-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6598514442.mp3?d=796&size=12747800&e=1197958508&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-29th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1743932246"}]},{"id":"566074","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Songs For When Your Flight Is Delayed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you travel by plane with any regularity, you've been there: stuck in an airport because your flight is delayed. 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It's directed by Todd Haynes (Carol<\/em>) and is streaming on Netflix.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566075","duration":"20369285","airdate":"2023-12-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4567951838.mp3?d=1273&size=20369285&e=1197958539&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-1st-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1744536962"}]},{"id":"565881","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Colin From Accounts","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The fun new Australian series Colin From Accounts<\/em> is part raunchy comedy, part romantic comedy, part friendship story, and part very cute dog. 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They reluctantly decide to take joint responsibility for the pup, and form a strange bond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565881","duration":"15943934","airdate":"2023-12-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5591906587.mp3?d=996&size=15943934&e=1197958569&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-4th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1744536963"}]},{"id":"565908","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's the best Christmas gift you ever received? You probably didn't have to think about it; you knew it in your bones. Today, we're talking about the actual, tangible gift you found waiting for you under the tree and still think about it from time to time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-5th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-05","last_updated":"1744536965","assets":[{"id":"702051","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's the best Christmas gift you ever received? You probably didn't have to think about it; you knew it in your bones. 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The film was written and directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot<\/em>).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"565966","duration":"17745756","airdate":"2023-12-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8190818054.mp3?d=1109&size=17745756&e=1197958709&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-7th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745141167"}]},{"id":"565991","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Poor Things And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the wild and wonderful new film Poor Things<\/em>, Emma Stone plays a woman brought back to life from the brink of death. 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She alleged to have suffered years of emotional and physical abuse during the course of their relationship. Diddy denied the allegations and settled the suit quickly, but other damning claims have resurfaced in its wake. His reputation seems to have been tarnished -- at least for the moment. And it has us wondering: Is this a crucial turning point for a long-awaited reckoning within the music industry? Or merely a blip in the routine of business as usual?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-11th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-11","last_updated":"1745141169","assets":[{"id":"702639","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Diddy, Hip-Hop, and #MeToo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Last month, a civil lawsuit was filed against rap mogul Sean \"Diddy\" Combs by his ex-girlfriend and former protg Cassie Ventura. She alleged to have suffered years of emotional and physical abuse during the course of their relationship. Diddy denied the allegations and settled the suit quickly, but other damning claims have resurfaced in its wake. His reputation seems to have been tarnished -- at least for the moment. And it has us wondering: Is this a crucial turning point for a long-awaited reckoning within the music industry? Or merely a blip in the routine of business as usual?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566140","duration":"25982895","airdate":"2023-12-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2650619730.mp3?d=1623&size=25982895&e=1197958770&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-11th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745141169"}]},{"id":"566178","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"2023 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"As we come to the end of 2023 we find ourselves in the familiar position of wrapping up the year. From the sublime to the slightly ridiculous we're talking about our favorite TV, movies, memes, and music from this year. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-12th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-12","last_updated":"1745141170","assets":[{"id":"702708","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2023 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"As we come to the end of 2023 we find ourselves in the familiar position of wrapping up the year. From the sublime to the slightly ridiculous we're talking about our favorite TV, movies, memes, and music from this year. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566178","duration":"35101929","airdate":"2023-12-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1792129968.mp3?d=2193&size=35101929&e=1197958786&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-12th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745141170"}]},{"id":"566200","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Taylor Swift's Eras Tour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Taylor Swift has had a very big year. 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Her career-spanning Eras Tour is on pace to become the biggest and most lucrative concert tour in history, and the subsequent concert film set box office records. She's been streamed on Spotify globally more than any other artist in 2023, and was named Time Magazine<\/em>'s Person of the Year. Today, in honor of her birthday, Taylor Swift is releasing The Eras Tour film digitally, so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation about what made the tour such a juggernaut.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566200","duration":"22138925","airdate":"2023-12-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4686122169.mp3?d=1383&size=22138925&e=1197958833&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-13th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745745844"}]},{"id":"566247","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Boy And The Heron","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The lovely new animated film The Boy and the Heron<\/em> is the first film in 10 years from visionary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro<\/em>). The heron in question is part-heron, part-man who serves as a guide for a boy as they navigate a realm somewhere between life and death. The English dubbed version features the voices of Robert Pattinson, Mark Hamill, and Florence Pugh.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-14th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-14","last_updated":"1745745845","assets":[{"id":"702871","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Boy And The Heron","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The lovely new animated film The Boy and the Heron<\/em> is the first film in 10 years from visionary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro<\/em>). The heron in question is part-heron, part-man who serves as a guide for a boy as they navigate a realm somewhere between life and death. The English dubbed version features the voices of Robert Pattinson, Mark Hamill, and Florence Pugh.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566247","duration":"17767907","airdate":"2023-12-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2034487566.mp3?d=1110&size=17767907&e=1197958199&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-14th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745745845"}]},{"id":"566279","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Wonka And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The story of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory has been told and retold, both in the classic Roald Dahl children's books and in two hit films. Now, in the new movie musical Wonka<\/em>, Timothe Chalamet takes on the iconic role. In this prequel, Wonka arrives in the big city with dreams of opening a chocolate shop, but his plans are complicated by a host of corrupt villains. Wonka<\/em> is directed by Paul King, who also directed the Paddington<\/em> films.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-15th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-15","last_updated":"1745745846","assets":[{"id":"702933","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wonka And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The story of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory has been told and retold, both in the classic Roald Dahl children's books and in two hit films. Now, in the new movie musical Wonka<\/em>, Timothe Chalamet takes on the iconic role. In this prequel, Wonka arrives in the big city with dreams of opening a chocolate shop, but his plans are complicated by a host of corrupt villains. Wonka<\/em> is directed by Paul King, who also directed the Paddington<\/em> films.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566279","duration":"24577716","airdate":"2023-12-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3305645070.mp3?d=1536&size=24577716&e=1197958915&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-15th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745745846"}]},{"id":"566393","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Screening Ourselves: The Color Purple","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple<\/em> has been adapted a few times. Next week, a new version based on the Tony-winning musical hits theaters. The 1985 film is remembered as a fan-favorite centering Black women's lives, but this acclaimed adaptation was received quite differently among female viewers and male viewers. Today, we revisit our episode about the original film from our three-part documentary series Screening Ourselves<\/em><\/a>, which explored films through the lens of representation - and misrepresentation - on screen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-18th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-18","last_updated":"1745745847","assets":[{"id":"703117","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Screening Ourselves: The Color Purple","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple<\/em> has been adapted a few times. Next week, a new version based on the Tony-winning musical hits theaters. The 1985 film is remembered as a fan-favorite centering Black women's lives, but this acclaimed adaptation was received quite differently among female viewers and male viewers. Today, we revisit our episode about the original film from our three-part documentary series Screening Ourselves<\/em><\/a>, which explored films through the lens of representation - and misrepresentation - on screen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566393","duration":"44747591","airdate":"2023-12-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6868653514.mp3?d=2796&size=44747591&e=1197958937&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-18th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1745745847"}]},{"id":"566425","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Songs To Help You Study","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Maybe you're at school and need to concentrate while hitting the books. 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Today, we're recommending three great songs to help you study.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566425","duration":"6695751","airdate":"2023-12-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3411176429.mp3?d=418&size=6695751&e=1197958982&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-19th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1746350142"}]},{"id":"566458","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Maestro","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix film Maestro<\/em> is an Old-Hollywood style biopic about the composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Bradley Cooper directed, co-wrote, and stars in the film as Bernstein. It examines Bernstein's life through the lens of his complicated marriage to his wife played by Carey Mulligan. And of course, there are many scenes in which we watch Cooper passionately conducting orchestras of both the work of classical composers as well as Bernstein's own music.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-20th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-20","last_updated":"1746350143","assets":[{"id":"703250","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Maestro","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix film Maestro<\/em> is an Old-Hollywood style biopic about the composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Bradley Cooper directed, co-wrote, and stars in the film as Bernstein. It examines Bernstein's life through the lens of his complicated marriage to his wife played by Carey Mulligan. And of course, there are many scenes in which we watch Cooper passionately conducting orchestras of both the work of classical composers as well as Bernstein's own music.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566458","duration":"19260858","airdate":"2023-12-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2911007687.mp3?d=1203&size=19260858&e=1197959041&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-20th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1746350143"}]},{"id":"566484","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"American Fiction","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In American Fiction<\/em>, Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who finds that the books he loves to write aren't selling. What is<\/em> selling is books by Black authors that he finds reductive and drowning in stereotypes. So, he sets out to write the ultimate Black novel under a pseudonym, with all the tropes and simplifications he thinks publishers expect. But his life gets very complicated when it turns out that he's right. The cast includes Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, and Tracee Ellis Ross. It's the directorial debut of Cord Jefferson, a writer whose credits for television include Watchmen<\/em>, The Good Place <\/em>and Station Eleven.<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-21st-2023","airdate":"2023-12-21","last_updated":"1746350144","assets":[{"id":"703314","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"American Fiction","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In American Fiction<\/em>, Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who finds that the books he loves to write aren't selling. What is<\/em> selling is books by Black authors that he finds reductive and drowning in stereotypes. So, he sets out to write the ultimate Black novel under a pseudonym, with all the tropes and simplifications he thinks publishers expect. But his life gets very complicated when it turns out that he's right. The cast includes Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, and Tracee Ellis Ross. It's the directorial debut of Cord Jefferson, a writer whose credits for television include Watchmen<\/em>, The Good Place <\/em>and Station Eleven.<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566484","duration":"21602683","airdate":"2023-12-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1251945557.mp3?d=1350&size=21602683&e=1197959088&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-21st-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1746350144"}]},{"id":"566533","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Color Purple And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Color Purple <\/em>was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, then it was a movie, and then, a Broadway musical. Now it's a movie adaptation of the musical. In the new film, Fantasia Barrino plays Celie, who survives the abuse by the men in her life and longs to be reunited with the sister who was taken from her. The film also stars Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple<\/em> is in theaters on Christmas Day.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-22nd-2023","airdate":"2023-12-22","last_updated":"1746350144","assets":[{"id":"703383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Color Purple And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Color Purple <\/em>was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, then it was a movie, and then, a Broadway musical. Now it's a movie adaptation of the musical. In the new film, Fantasia Barrino plays Celie, who survives the abuse by the men in her life and longs to be reunited with the sister who was taken from her. The film also stars Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple<\/em> is in theaters on Christmas Day.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>, or donate to your local NPR station at donate.npr.org\/happy<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566533","duration":"24805086","airdate":"2023-12-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6689091371.mp3?d=1550&size=24805086&e=1197959108&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-22nd-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1746350144"}]},{"id":"566605","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Pop Culture Happy Hour<\/em> team is off today. So we're bringing you a very special holiday extravaganza from NPR Music's All Songs Considered<\/em> podcast<\/a>. In this festive episode, All Songs<\/em>' annual celebration of the season returns with a trip to a snowy cabin in the woods - as they attempt to throw a party for the ages. Eggnog will be had, plenty of delightful holiday music will be played - and some special guests might just drop by, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Robert Glasper, and Olivia Rodrigo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-25th-2023","airdate":"2023-12-25","last_updated":"1746954925","assets":[{"id":"703535","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Pop Culture Happy Hour<\/em> team is off today. So we're bringing you a very special holiday extravaganza from NPR Music's All Songs Considered<\/em> podcast<\/a>. In this festive episode, All Songs<\/em>' annual celebration of the season returns with a trip to a snowy cabin in the woods - as they attempt to throw a party for the ages. Eggnog will be had, plenty of delightful holiday music will be played - and some special guests might just drop by, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Robert Glasper, and Olivia Rodrigo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566605","duration":"24747408","airdate":"2023-12-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2166545716.mp3?d=1546&size=24747408&e=1197959121&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-25th-2023","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1746954925"}]},{"id":"566624","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Iron Claw","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The very good new film The Iron Claw<\/em> tells the tragic story of the Von Erich family. 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Today, we're presenting an episode of the podcast Life Kit<\/em> all about the ways to get the most out of your library.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566807","duration":"15643003","airdate":"2024-01-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8785438935.mp3?d=977&size=15643003&e=1197959269&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-2nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1747559348"}]},{"id":"566834","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Percy Jackson And The Olympians","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The delightful new Disney+ series Percy Jackson and The Olympians<\/em> is a new adaptation of a beloved series of books by Rick Riordan. 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But when danger threatens the family, they must band together by any means necessary.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"566901","duration":"20889227","airdate":"2024-01-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6363309515.mp3?d=1305&size=20889227&e=1197959342&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1748165001"}]},{"id":"567024","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"All Of Us Strangers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie All of Us Strangers<\/em> is a wistful fantasy drama that tells two intersecting stories about different kinds of love: One between a son and his long-deceased parents; the other of two lonely men and neighbors who long for connection. 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Adam's parents are played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567024","duration":"15541857","airdate":"2024-01-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2442276048.mp3?d=971&size=15541857&e=1197959357&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-8th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1748165002"}]},{"id":"567060","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Night Swim","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new horror film Night Swim<\/em>, Wyatt Russell plays a former baseball player who's been forced into retirement due to the early stages of MS. 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You and your companions embark on an epic quest, going through dark dungeons and dangerous wilderness -- all while being confronted with choices that change the game in ways big and small. But what makes it so beloved?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567114","duration":"17657148","airdate":"2024-01-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6992842088.mp3?d=1103&size=17657148&e=1197960902&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-11th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1748769771"}]},{"id":"567146","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Mean Girls And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Mean Girls<\/em> is a film adaptation of the Broadway adaptation of the beloved Lindsay Lohan and Tina Fey comedy. The songs are there, the dances are there, and the nasty, nasty high school drama is there. 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They'll have to fly planes, use disguises, sneak around, beat the bad guys, and look great doing it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567209","duration":"15164022","airdate":"2024-01-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1790035841.mp3?d=947&size=15164022&e=1197961040&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-15th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1748769773"}]},{"id":"567234","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Our Emmys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The 75th annual Emmy Awards are over, and it was a big night for The Bear<\/em>, Beef,<\/em> and Succession<\/em>. 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Bluey <\/em>just returned with a batch of new episodes on Disney+, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567254","duration":"20409827","airdate":"2024-01-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4686632673.mp3?d=1275&size=20409827&e=1197961102&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-17th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749374961"}]},{"id":"567288","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Echo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Marvel series Echo <\/em>spotlights Maya Lopez (played by Alaqua Cox), whom we first met as the stoic badass enforcer for the criminal Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio). 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But her friends and family - including generations of her Choctaw ancestors - may have other plans. It's streaming on Disney + and Hulu.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567288","duration":"18465481","airdate":"2024-01-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2700685022.mp3?d=1154&size=18465481&e=1197961113&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749374962"}]},{"id":"567313","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Origin And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Origin <\/em>is the story of a writer who faces personal loss at the same time she works on a book based on her unified theory about systems of oppression. 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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Wilkerson, and also features Jon Bernthal and Niecy Nash-Betts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567313","duration":"21248254","airdate":"2024-01-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2761890609.mp3?d=1327&size=21248254&e=1197961129&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749374964"}]},{"id":"567451","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Zone Of Interest","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In The Zone of Interest,<\/em> a German couple and their family live a bucolic life, but over the garden wall lies the Auschwitz concentration camp. 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But the horrors taking place outside refuse to be held at bay. Directed by Jonathan Glazer, the film is favored to pick up a best picture nomination at the Oscars.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567451","duration":"18969122","airdate":"2024-01-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1242725955.mp3?d=1185&size=18969122&e=1197961178&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749374965"}]},{"id":"567504","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"2024 Oscar Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominations were announced today and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer <\/em>leads the field with 13 nominations. 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Today in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about Barbie<\/em>.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567510","duration":"39256861","airdate":"2024-01-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7968077783.mp3?d=2453&size=39256861&e=1197961303&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-24th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749979676"}]},{"id":"567565","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Jacqueline Novak's Get On Your Knees And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In her smart and funny comedy special Get On Your Knees<\/em>, performer Jacqueline Novak delivers a kind of Ted Talk on the subject of oral sex. 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Directed by Natasha Lyonne, the Netflix special began as an off-Broadway show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567565","duration":"25295352","airdate":"2024-01-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2954500580.mp3?d=1580&size=25295352&e=1197961328&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749979677"}]},{"id":"567631","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Vanderpump Rules","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For more than a decade, Vanderpump Rules<\/em> has been a hit reality show on the Bravo network. 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Vanderpump Rules<\/em> is about to return for its 11th season, and if you want to catch up on all the drama from last year, we've got you covered.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567631","duration":"26246627","airdate":"2024-01-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6563482195.mp3?d=1640&size=26246627&e=1197961374&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-29th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1749979679"}]},{"id":"567663","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"2024 Sundance: Best Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Over 75 feature films premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year, including a deeply personal coming-of-age story, a film starring Saoirse Ronan, and Steven Soderbergh's highly immersive ghost tale. 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The Disney+ show is about to return for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567685","duration":"14919516","airdate":"2024-01-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6287558057.mp3?d=932&size=14919516&e=1197961493&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-31st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1750585327"}]},{"id":"567707","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"The Pop Culture Hill I'll Die On","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Maybe you think you shouldn't read a book before seeing the movie adaptation, or you're convinced season two is the best season of The Wire<\/em>. 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Abbott Elementary<\/em> just returned for its long-awaited third season, so in this encore episode, we are revisiting our conversation about the show's first season.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567971","duration":"15473311","airdate":"2024-02-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5690071307.mp3?d=967&size=15473311&e=1197961746&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-13th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1751795580"}]},{"id":"567992","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Platonic Love In Pop Culture","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"There have been countless romantic movies and TV shows -- and a virtually infinite number of ways to watch people fall in love. 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Today we're recommending things to watch that get platonic love right.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"567992","duration":"15544782","airdate":"2024-02-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5518955833.mp3?d=971&size=15544782&e=1197961811&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-14th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1751795581"}]},{"id":"568042","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Feud And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans<\/em> is the latest reimagining of historical events produced by Ryan Murphy. 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But then he embarrasses them by airing their dirty laundry -- and things get nasty. The Swans are deliciously played by actors like Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, and Chlo Sevigny.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568042","duration":"24932982","airdate":"2024-02-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7395604909.mp3?d=1558&size=24932982&e=1197961860&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-16th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1751795582"}]},{"id":"568089","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"True Detective: Night Country","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"HBO\/Max's True Detective: Night Country<\/em> is the fourth season of the murder mystery anthology series. It's a bit of a welcome departure, with new showrunner Issa Lpez at the helm. Set in a remote Alaskan mining town, this season's victims are a team of scientists, and the mismatched pair of cops investigating the murders are two women, played by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-19th-2024","airdate":"2024-02-19","last_updated":"1752400531","assets":[{"id":"706938","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"True Detective: Night Country","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"HBO\/Max's True Detective: Night Country<\/em> is the fourth season of the murder mystery anthology series. It's a bit of a welcome departure, with new showrunner Issa Lpez at the helm. Set in a remote Alaskan mining town, this season's victims are a team of scientists, and the mismatched pair of cops investigating the murders are two women, played by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568089","duration":"20737089","airdate":"2024-02-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9494956354.mp3?d=1296&size=20737089&e=1197961871&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1752400531"}]},{"id":"568112","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Madame Web","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Madame Web, <\/em>the latest Spider-Man-adjacent film that stakes out its own corner of the Spider-Verse. 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It has gotten pilloried by critics and has been ruthlessly mocked by a series of memes. But is it as bad as all that?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568112","duration":"16040900","airdate":"2024-02-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2390761498.mp3?d=1002&size=16040900&e=1197961992&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-20th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1752400532"}]},{"id":"568156","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Jennifer Lopez's This Is Me... Now","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The wait to learn more about Jennifer Lopez's love life is finally over. 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The singer and actress has released a new film on Prime Video called This Is Me...Now: A Love Story<\/em>, in conjunction with a new album and an upcoming documentary. It's all about her journey from Gigli <\/em>to joyful, from falter to altar, with her now-husband Ben Affleck. She sings, she dances, and is cared for by the weirdest council of advisors ever assembled -- including cameos from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Post Malone, Jane Fonda.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour.<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568156","duration":"20485478","airdate":"2024-02-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4967232995.mp3?d=1280&size=20485478&e=1197962072&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1752400533"}]},{"id":"568184","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Drive-Away Dolls And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie Drive-Away Dolls<\/em> is a shaggy comedy about a couple of lesbian friends (Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan) who take a road trip and unwittingly find themselves wrapped up in a bizarre criminal caper. 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Today, we are revisiting our conversation about the movie.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568246","duration":"24674683","airdate":"2024-02-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7227641868.mp3?d=1542&size=24674683&e=1197962134&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753007845"}]},{"id":"568268","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Avatar: The Last Airbender","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> is regarded as a classic. Now, it's gotten a live-action adaptation on Netflix. 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But how does the new show hold up to the beloved original?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568268","duration":"19757811","airdate":"2024-02-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8228012557.mp3?d=1234&size=19757811&e=1197962204&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-27th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753007846"}]},{"id":"568303","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Wendy Williams","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new and unsettling Lifetime docuseries Where Is Wendy Williams?<\/em> documents the former daytime talk show host as she struggled with alcohol addiction, serious health ailments, and financial issues. 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The four-episode series raises many ethical questions related to celebrity, privacy, and perceived exploitation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568303","duration":"23941165","airdate":"2024-02-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7189707307.mp3?d=1496&size=23941165&e=1197962217&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-28th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753007848"}]},{"id":"568381","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Dune: Part Two And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Dune: Part Two<\/em> is a sweeping, soaring space epic and this year's first big movie. 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But it also tackles themes of rebellion, religion, and the use and abuse of political power.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568381","duration":"23431672","airdate":"2024-03-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4572116531.mp3?d=1464&size=23431672&e=1197962260&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-1st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753007849"}]},{"id":"568711","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"5","title":"2024 Oscars Guide: Original Song","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominees for best original song are headlined by two<\/em> songs from Barbie:<\/em> one from Billie Eilish, and the other from Ryan Gosling. 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Today, we get into what we think <\/em>will win, what should <\/em>win, and what criteria should we use when we judge original songs in movies?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568711","duration":"22271418","airdate":"2024-03-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2168695292.mp3?d=1391&size=22271418&e=1197962269&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-4th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753007850"}]},{"id":"568751","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"2024 Oscars Guide: International Feature","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's crop of Oscar nominees for the best international feature adopt vastly different approaches to tell their disparate stories. 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Also there's one about a guy who cleans toilets.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568751","duration":"13790608","airdate":"2024-03-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9544903975.mp3?d=861&size=13790608&e=1197962345&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753613314"}]},{"id":"568781","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Couple To Throuple","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Most dating shows have two things in common: They are terrible and they are watchable. 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That dynamic continues on Peacock's new dating show Couple to Throuple. <\/em>Four couples exploring polyamory arrive at a resort and are allowed to choose from a smorgasbord of single people in the hopes that they will find a \"third\" who can put the \"throup\" in \"throuple.\" Drama ensues. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568781","duration":"21137494","airdate":"2024-03-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7391417898.mp3?d=1321&size=21137494&e=1197962353&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-6th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753613315"}]},{"id":"568804","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"2024 Oscars Guide: Documentary Feature","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominees for outstanding documentary feature are really strong entries that are available on streaming now. They also happen to be pretty heavy, gripping watches -- and well worth checking out. Today, we get into what we think will <\/em>win, what should <\/em>win, and where to watch this year's nominees.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-7th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-07","last_updated":"1753613317","assets":[{"id":"708253","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2024 Oscars Guide: Documentary Feature","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominees for outstanding documentary feature are really strong entries that are available on streaming now. They also happen to be pretty heavy, gripping watches -- and well worth checking out. Today, we get into what we think will <\/em>win, what should <\/em>win, and where to watch this year's nominees.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568804","duration":"23131160","airdate":"2024-03-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5497192010.mp3?d=1445&size=23131160&e=1197962790&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-7th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753613317"}]},{"id":"568859","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"2024 Oscars Preview And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Will it be Oppenheimer<\/em>? Will it be Barbie<\/em>? Or will it be some other story entirely? It's time to get down to business, because the Oscars are upon us. In this guide, we're talking about actors, directors, best pictures -- and everything we think will and should win.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-8th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-08","last_updated":"1753613318","assets":[{"id":"708327","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2024 Oscars Preview And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Will it be Oppenheimer<\/em>? Will it be Barbie<\/em>? Or will it be some other story entirely? It's time to get down to business, because the Oscars are upon us. In this guide, we're talking about actors, directors, best pictures -- and everything we think will and should win.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568859","duration":"45720182","airdate":"2024-03-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2193859838.mp3?d=2857&size=45720182&e=1197962834&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-8th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1753613318"}]},{"id":"568949","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Our 2024 Oscars Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At this year's Oscars, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer<\/em> won in most of the major categories, including best picture and best director. 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We've had doubts. We've had fights. And now, in its sixth season, we just can't seem to call it quits. This season has more strange proposals, more fights between people who obviously should not get married, and more moments when we find ourselves saying, \"Really, Love Is Blind<\/em>?\" Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-12th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-12","last_updated":"1754217686","assets":[{"id":"708554","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Love Is Blind","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Love is Blind<\/em> is like a bad relationship that's hard to give up. We've had doubts. We've had fights. And now, in its sixth season, we just can't seem to call it quits. This season has more strange proposals, more fights between people who obviously should not get married, and more moments when we find ourselves saying, \"Really, Love Is Blind<\/em>?\" Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"568971","duration":"27986591","airdate":"2024-03-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4483758605.mp3?d=1749&size=27986591&e=1197962909&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-12th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754217686"}]},{"id":"569015","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Kung Fu Panda 4","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Kung Fu Panda 4<\/em> is the latest movie in the popular and surprisingly thoughtful animated film franchise. Jack Black returns to voice Po, a gigantic, adorable panda who becomes the highly unlikely Dragon Warrior. He embarks on a quest alongside a devious fox, played by Awkwafina, to face a new villain, the Chameleon, played by Viola Davis. You got your hero's journey and training montages and some pretty stellar voice acting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-13th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-13","last_updated":"1754217687","assets":[{"id":"708628","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Kung Fu Panda 4","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Kung Fu Panda 4<\/em> is the latest movie in the popular and surprisingly thoughtful animated film franchise. Jack Black returns to voice Po, a gigantic, adorable panda who becomes the highly unlikely Dragon Warrior. He embarks on a quest alongside a devious fox, played by Awkwafina, to face a new villain, the Chameleon, played by Viola Davis. You got your hero's journey and training montages and some pretty stellar voice acting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569015","duration":"18129024","airdate":"2024-03-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7834288371.mp3?d=1133&size=18129024&e=1197962941&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-13th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754217687"}]},{"id":"569034","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Girls5eva","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The bingeable comedy series Girls5eva <\/em>is a silly parody of the music industry. 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The show features a stacked cast, including Sara Bareilles, Rene Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell. Girls5Eva<\/em> recently moved to Netflix and just returned for a new season, so today, we revisit our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569034","duration":"13989974","airdate":"2024-03-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8931181043.mp3?d=874&size=13989974&e=1197962955&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-14th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754217689"}]},{"id":"569074","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Love Lies Bleeding And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie Love Lies Bleeding<\/em> is a fun and weird erotic thriller. 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Directed by Rose Glass (Saint Maud<\/em>), the film's got a killer electronic soundtrack, and cinematic references of everything from John Waters to Showgirls<\/em>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569074","duration":"21264972","airdate":"2024-03-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6343954937.mp3?d=1329&size=21264972&e=1197962965&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-15th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754822053"}]},{"id":"569143","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Problemista","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the very funny and gently surreal new film Problemista<\/em>, Julio Torres plays Alejandro, a young man from El Salvador scraping by in New York City as he pursues his dreams. 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He must turn to a frazzled, fire-breathing art critic played by Tilda Swinton for emotional and financial support, which proves very fraught.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569143","duration":"19360750","airdate":"2024-03-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5264172653.mp3?d=1210&size=19360750&e=1197963032&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754822054"}]},{"id":"569168","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Romantic Comedy Guide: Irish Wish, Anyone But You, Upgraded","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If there is a spot in your heart-shaped like a rom-com, we've got some good news for you. 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You can stream a few playful love stories from your couch, whether you're a fan of Lindsay Lohan's red hair shining in Irish sunlight, Glen Powell's gleaming chest, or Camila Mendes navigating the glamorous art world. Today, we're rounding up three recent romantic comedies: Irish Wish,<\/em> Anyone But You, <\/em>and Upgraded.<\/em>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569168","duration":"23433762","airdate":"2024-03-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6343603376.mp3?d=1464&size=23433762&e=1197963045&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754822054"}]},{"id":"569225","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Immaculate","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Immaculate, <\/em>Sydney Sweeney plays Cecelia, an American woman who joins a convent in Italy. 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Horror, of course, ensues. Immaculate<\/em> was directed by Michael Mohan - who previously collaborated with Sweeney on the Hitchcock-esque thriller The Voyeurs<\/em>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569225","duration":"15632136","airdate":"2024-03-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1635362860.mp3?d=976&size=15632136&e=1197963192&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-21st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1754822055"}]},{"id":"569263","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Road House And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The 1989 movie Road House<\/em> starred Patrick Swayze as a no-nonsense bouncer who saves a honky-tonk bar from a local toughs. 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There's still plenty of fighting and plenty of brooding, but how does it hold up to the original cult classic?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569263","duration":"23757680","airdate":"2024-03-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1260986910.mp3?d=1484&size=23757680&e=1197963203&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1755426352"}]},{"id":"569382","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire<\/em> is the latest entry in the blockbuster action-comedy franchise. This time, the crew has set up shop in New York, and, with the help of the surviving original Ghostbusters, tries to stop a demon looking to freeze the world and rule over it. The film is packed with both newer and nostalgic cast members, including Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and more.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-25th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-25","last_updated":"1755426353","assets":[{"id":"709446","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire<\/em> is the latest entry in the blockbuster action-comedy franchise. This time, the crew has set up shop in New York, and, with the help of the surviving original Ghostbusters, tries to stop a demon looking to freeze the world and rule over it. The film is packed with both newer and nostalgic cast members, including Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and more.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569382","duration":"14974268","airdate":"2024-03-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3760330038.mp3?d=935&size=14974268&e=1197963271&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1755426353"}]},{"id":"569423","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV<\/em> examines the working environment of the young stars who fueled Nickelodeon's rise. The series pays close attention to allegations of sexual harassment, manipulation, and other problematic behavior by Dan Schneider, who was in charge of shows like iCarly<\/em>, Sam & Cat<\/em>, and All That<\/em>. And Drake & Josh<\/em> star Drake Bell talks publicly for the first time about the sexual abuse and assault he says he experienced at the hands of his dialogue coach. Today, we talk about the series and how it fits into a larger conversation about protecting kids who work in entertainment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-26th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-26","last_updated":"1755426355","assets":[{"id":"709522","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV<\/em> examines the working environment of the young stars who fueled Nickelodeon's rise. The series pays close attention to allegations of sexual harassment, manipulation, and other problematic behavior by Dan Schneider, who was in charge of shows like iCarly<\/em>, Sam & Cat<\/em>, and All That<\/em>. And Drake & Josh<\/em> star Drake Bell talks publicly for the first time about the sexual abuse and assault he says he experienced at the hands of his dialogue coach. Today, we talk about the series and how it fits into a larger conversation about protecting kids who work in entertainment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569423","duration":"21018794","airdate":"2024-03-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9560469081.mp3?d=1313&size=21018794&e=1197963281&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1755426355"}]},{"id":"569482","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"3 Body Problem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Proble<\/em>m, a killing during the Chinese Cultural Revolution sparks a chain of events that puts humanity at risk. When scientists start dying in mysterious ways, five friends just might be the key to saving the world. <\/em>The series' showrunners include David Benioff and D.B Weiss, the team behind Game of Thrones, <\/em>who are once again adapting an epic book series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-28th-2024","airdate":"2024-03-28","last_updated":"1755426356","assets":[{"id":"709659","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"3 Body Problem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Proble<\/em>m, a killing during the Chinese Cultural Revolution sparks a chain of events that puts humanity at risk. When scientists start dying in mysterious ways, five friends just might be the key to saving the world. <\/em>The series' showrunners include David Benioff and D.B Weiss, the team behind Game of Thrones, <\/em>who are once again adapting an epic book series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569482","duration":"21183052","airdate":"2024-03-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4106685606.mp3?d=1323&size=21183052&e=1197963357&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-28th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1755426356"}]},{"id":"569525","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Godzilla x Kong, Godzilla Minus One And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Godzilla has been around for 70 years and recently won his first Oscar. 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Now, the Hollywood MonsterVerse franchise rolls on with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire<\/em>, which pairs the two titans as they face a common enemy. Today, we talk about both movies and how they offer different takes on the decades-old monster story.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569525","duration":"21182634","airdate":"2024-03-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2121270009.mp3?d=1323&size=21182634&e=1197963365&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-29th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756031323"}]},{"id":"569583","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"The Movies Of 1999","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Movies had a big year in 1999. 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In this encore episode, we'll talk about what holds up, what looks really different, and what we miss the most.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569583","duration":"15872880","airdate":"2024-04-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4019590346.mp3?d=992&size=15872880&e=1197963460&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-1st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756031324"}]},{"id":"569644","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Beyonc's Cowboy Carter","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Throw on those boots with the spurs, grab your cowboy hat, and saddle up that horse, because Beyonc's highly anticipated album, Cowboy Carter <\/em>is here. 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Cowboy Carter<\/em> is a country-fied album, full of legendary guests like Dolly Parton and Linda Martell, and duets with stars like Post Malone and Miley Cyrus -- all tied together with the unbridled swagger of Queen Bey. But is Beyonc knocking down the doors of the country establishment, or looking for validation?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569644","duration":"32321664","airdate":"2024-04-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4570271973.mp3?d=2020&size=32321664&e=1197963513&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-2nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756031326"}]},{"id":"569672","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Ripley","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Tom Ripley is back -- and still can't be trusted. 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There's plenty of gunplay, knife-play, ax-play, bone-crunching, tuk-tuk chases, and gouts of blood.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569715","duration":"23934059","airdate":"2024-04-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8165364852.mp3?d=1495&size=23934059&e=1197963556&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756636369"}]},{"id":"569821","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"A Guide To Stephen King","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Stephen King is one of the most successful living writers. He's written more than 50 books that have sold hundreds of millions of copies. 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This month marks the 50th anniversary of his first novel, Carrie<\/em>, so we are revisiting our guide to Stephen King.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569821","duration":"18718347","airdate":"2024-04-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2325554141.mp3?d=1169&size=18718347&e=1197963573&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-9th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756636370"}]},{"id":"569858","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Shogun","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The sweeping historical epic has roared back with Shogun<\/em>. 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Wade, and the case is very much on the minds of the girls in the program.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569896","duration":"21510314","airdate":"2024-04-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7117251478.mp3?d=1344&size=21510314&e=1197963674&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-11th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1756636372"}]},{"id":"569921","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Civil War And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Civil War<\/em> depicts a contemporary America torn apart by a military conflict between the federal government and an alliance of secessionist states. 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They embark on a harrowing journey to the heart of the conflict, encountering brutality and bloodshed along the way.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569921","duration":"21924929","airdate":"2024-04-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9206122504.mp3?d=1370&size=21924929&e=1197963710&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-12th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757238400"}]},{"id":"569987","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Books We Love: Love And Romance","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"NPR's Books We Love<\/a> is a roundup of favorite books of the year, sorted and tagged to help you find exactly what you're looking for. From the meet cutes to the happy endings and through all the ups and downs in between, we're recommending great books for people who love<\/em> love and romance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-15th-2024","airdate":"2024-04-15","last_updated":"1757238401","assets":[{"id":"710856","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Books We Love: Love And Romance","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"NPR's Books We Love<\/a> is a roundup of favorite books of the year, sorted and tagged to help you find exactly what you're looking for. From the meet cutes to the happy endings and through all the ups and downs in between, we're recommending great books for people who love<\/em> love and romance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"569987","duration":"8323702","airdate":"2024-04-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5290897671.mp3?d=520&size=8323702&e=1197963854&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-15th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757238401"}]},{"id":"570033","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"X-Men '97","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For millions of kids, the popular 1990s X-Men<\/em> animated series served as a gateway drug into the world of the X-Men and comics in general. 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But changes are also taking place: secrets get revealed, the team roster gets shuffled, and characters meet shocking fates. What hasn't changed is everything fans expect from the X-Men: big fights, big powers, and lots of mutant melodrama.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570033","duration":"18456286","airdate":"2024-04-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6496408330.mp3?d=1153&size=18456286&e=1197963791&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-16th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757238402"}]},{"id":"570103","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Hot Ones And Conan O'Brien","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Hot Ones<\/em> is the YouTube show where famous people answer questions while eating increasingly hot chicken wings. 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What exactly makes a good Hot Ones<\/em> guest?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570103","duration":"17765400","airdate":"2024-04-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4448475019.mp3?d=1110&size=17765400&e=1197963863&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757238403"}]},{"id":"570148","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Fallout And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new show Fallout<\/em> is based on a hugely successful video game series known for its sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and its violence. 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When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless - and kinda funny.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570148","duration":"22688959","airdate":"2024-04-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3307502516.mp3?d=1418&size=22688959&e=1197963899&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757843344"}]},{"id":"570255","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Taylor Swift dropped an epic new album <\/em>that spans two hours -- and two high-profile breakups. 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The Tortured Poets Department<\/em> delves deeply into two of the singer's recent relationships -- one with the English actor Joe Alwyn and the other with Matty Healy, who's the lead singer of The 1975. And while Taylor Swift indulges in a few beefs on this record, the target she returns to most often is herself. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570255","duration":"29615818","airdate":"2024-04-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7341832112.mp3?d=1850&size=29615818&e=1197963915&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757843344"}]},{"id":"570327","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Mary & George","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Starz series Mary & George,<\/em> Julianne Moore plays a low-born, scheming woman who recognizes that her handsome son George (Nicolas Galitztine) could seduce the king and become his favorite. Inspired by the true story of King James I, the series is packed with seduction, vicious dialogue, and ruthless political intrigue.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-24th-2024","airdate":"2024-04-24","last_updated":"1757843345","assets":[{"id":"711490","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mary & George","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Starz series Mary & George,<\/em> Julianne Moore plays a low-born, scheming woman who recognizes that her handsome son George (Nicolas Galitztine) could seduce the king and become his favorite. Inspired by the true story of King James I, the series is packed with seduction, vicious dialogue, and ruthless political intrigue.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570327","duration":"15047829","airdate":"2024-04-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9980602821.mp3?d=940&size=15047829&e=1197963995&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-24th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757843345"}]},{"id":"570347","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"What Makes A Good Sex Scene?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's easy to notice when a sex scene is bad. But what makes a sex scene good? 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Today, we are recommending films with good sex scenes, including Bound<\/em>, Love & Basketball, Magic Mike's Last Dance, <\/em>and Oppenheimer.<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570347","duration":"20629256","airdate":"2024-04-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6338331608.mp3?d=1289&size=20629256&e=1197964002&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1757843346"}]},{"id":"570384","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Challengers And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The terrific new film Challengers<\/em> is about being intense about tennis, sex, and competition. 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And is there ever a clear \"winner\" in these battles?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570760","duration":"20920574","airdate":"2024-05-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4982551221.mp3?d=1307&size=20920574&e=1197964460&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-9th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1759657327"}]},{"id":"570809","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes<\/em> follows Noa (Owen Teague), an extraordinary chimpanzee whose clan is enslaved by a mercenary ape king named Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). 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The show just returned for a new season, so we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570901","duration":"14939996","airdate":"2024-05-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7742226010.mp3?d=933&size=14939996&e=1198005183&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-13th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1759657330"}]},{"id":"570941","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"I Saw the TV Glow is weird and transfixing","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"I Saw the TV Glow<\/em> is a strange and pleasantly unsettling new film from writer and director Jane Schoenbrun. 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When the show gets canceled, their bond dissolves - until years later, when one of the teens sweeps back into the other's life, bearing secret knowledge that could change everything.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"570941","duration":"22422323","airdate":"2024-05-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2790748291.mp3?d=1401&size=22422323&e=1197964549&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-14th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1760264646"}]},{"id":"570960","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Looking to the past and future of Black Twitter","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For years, Black Twitter was the<\/em> watering hole. 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Set during and after the Vietnam war, the series follows a man (Hoa Xuande) juggling a position with the South Vietnamese military and one as a spy for the North Vietnamese. But is it a worthy adaptation?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"571161","duration":"17066990","airdate":"2024-05-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR3909764632.mp3?d=1066&size=17066990&e=1197964774&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-23rd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1760869793"}]},{"id":"571195","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga<\/em> is packed with bone-crunching practical stunts and lots of gnarly, diesel-powered chase scenes. 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Each week, the guest chooses questions at random -- about the memories, insights, and beliefs that have shaped their lives. This episode is an interview with the actor Pop Culture Happy Hour<\/em> listeners voted as their favorite Chris -- Chris Pine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572089","duration":"24838105","airdate":"2024-05-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4083366035.mp3?d=1552&size=24838105&e=1197964890&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-27th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1761475140"}]},{"id":"572106","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Terrible but bingeable TV shows","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What is it about a show that turns you into a bitter-ender, that keeps you dutifully watching every last episode, long after the train has jumped the tracks? 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Today, we're talking about terrible but bingeable TV shows.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572106","duration":"22222934","airdate":"2024-05-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1981068346.mp3?d=1388&size=22222934&e=1197964870&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-28th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1761475140"}]},{"id":"572145","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"We Are Lady Parts rocks with bracing honesty and nuance","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Peacock series We Are Lady Parts <\/em>is a bold and very funny comedy about an up-and-coming London punk band called Lady Parts. 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The show is about to return for a new season, so today, we are revisiting our conversation about it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572145","duration":"11967470","airdate":"2024-05-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2155065090.mp3?d=747&size=11967470&e=1197964880&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-29th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1761475141"}]},{"id":"572187","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Welcome to Pop Culture Happy Hour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour<\/em> serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. 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That then- innovative approach cast a long shadow on television, but what really set The Sopranos <\/em>apart was the fact that Tony was in therapy -- a genius touch that granted viewers special access to his inner conflicts. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the show's premiere, so we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572288","duration":"24161011","airdate":"2024-06-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9615233024.mp3?d=1510&size=24161011&e=1197965008&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-4th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762080506"}]},{"id":"572308","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Clipped recreates an embarrassing NBA scandal","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new FX limited series Clipped<\/em> tells the story of Donald Sterling, the then-owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, who was outed as a racist. Sterling's girlfriend - who was Black and Mexican - secretly recorded their conversations. When those tapes leaked, he was embroiled in a scandal that upended the NBA - an industry that profits off the star power of its majority Black players. The series stars Ed O'Neill and Laurence Fishburne as the owner and the head coach who clashed as it all went down.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-5th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-05","last_updated":"1762080508","assets":[{"id":"715127","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Clipped recreates an embarrassing NBA scandal","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new FX limited series Clipped<\/em> tells the story of Donald Sterling, the then-owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, who was outed as a racist. Sterling's girlfriend - who was Black and Mexican - secretly recorded their conversations. When those tapes leaked, he was embroiled in a scandal that upended the NBA - an industry that profits off the star power of its majority Black players. The series stars Ed O'Neill and Laurence Fishburne as the owner and the head coach who clashed as it all went down.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572308","duration":"20481298","airdate":"2024-06-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1701044918.mp3?d=1280&size=20481298&e=1197965013&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762080508"}]},{"id":"572329","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Doctor Who is enlivened by its new Black, openly queer star","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who<\/em> is back with a new season. 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Email<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-6th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-06","last_updated":"1762080509","assets":[{"id":"715180","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Doctor Who is enlivened by its new Black, openly queer star","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who<\/em> 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<\/em>. 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572329","duration":"25537351","airdate":"2024-06-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6855697563.mp3?d=1596&size=25537351&e=1197965021&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-6th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762080509"}]},{"id":"572356","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Hit Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's entertaining dark comedy Hit Man<\/em><\/a> <\/em>is not about a hired killer. It's about a guy who pretends <\/em>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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-7th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-07","last_updated":"1762689390","assets":[{"id":"715241","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hit Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's entertaining dark comedy Hit Man<\/em><\/a> <\/em>is not about a hired killer. It's about a guy who pretends <\/em>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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572356","duration":"24636231","airdate":"2024-06-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1614526660.mp3?d=1539&size=24636231&e=1197965032&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-7th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762689390"}]},{"id":"572435","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Am I OK? is a coming-out movie for adults","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Am I OK?<\/em> 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-10th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-10","last_updated":"1762689391","assets":[{"id":"715555","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Am I OK? is a coming-out movie for adults","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Am I OK?<\/em> 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572435","duration":"14017560","airdate":"2024-06-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7707258488.mp3?d=876&size=14017560&e=1197965132&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-10th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762689391"}]},{"id":"572455","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Our favorite graduation moments in pop culture","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This is the time of year when so many students graduate. Whether it's graduation episodes of our favorite TV series, high school songs, or movies about the last wild night of high school, we're revisiting our episode about the best moments about graduation in pop culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-11th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-11","last_updated":"1762689392","assets":[{"id":"715606","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Our favorite graduation moments in pop culture","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This is the time of year when so many students graduate. Whether it's graduation episodes of our favorite TV series, high school songs, or movies about the last wild night of high school, we're revisiting our episode about the best moments about graduation in pop culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572455","duration":"23017057","airdate":"2024-06-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7248440780.mp3?d=1438&size=23017057&e=1197965118&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-11th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762689392"}]},{"id":"572500","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent updates a legal thriller","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Presumed Innocent <\/em>was a blockbuster legal thriller as a novel, and then a hit movie starring Harrison Ford. Now, Apple TV+ brings back the story of the accuser turned defendant as a limited series. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the lead this time, as a prosecutor who is accused of the murder of the colleague he'd had an affair with. David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Practice, Ally McBeal<\/em>) created the show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-13th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-13","last_updated":"1762689393","assets":[{"id":"715713","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent updates a legal thriller","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Presumed Innocent <\/em>was a blockbuster legal thriller as a novel, and then a hit movie starring Harrison Ford. Now, Apple TV+ brings back the story of the accuser turned defendant as a limited series. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the lead this time, as a prosecutor who is accused of the murder of the colleague he'd had an affair with. David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Practice, Ally McBeal<\/em>) created the show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572500","duration":"22137253","airdate":"2024-06-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9418567890.mp3?d=1383&size=22137253&e=1197965140&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-13th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1762689393"}]},{"id":"572529","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Inside Out 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Pixar's Inside Out<\/em> 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<\/em>, 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-14th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-14","last_updated":"1763294370","assets":[{"id":"715779","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Inside Out 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Pixar's Inside Out<\/em> 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<\/em>, 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572529","duration":"20511060","airdate":"2024-06-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5651676625.mp3?d=1281&size=20511060&e=1197965158&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-14th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1763294370"}]},{"id":"572577","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"It's getting hot. So what's sweatiest movie ever made?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Whether they're lightly perspiring, gently glowing, or soaked through from sweltering, people in the movies sweat a lot. But what movie has had people sweat the very most? With summer underway, we are debating what is the sweatiest movie of all time -- including Do the Right Thing<\/em>, Dog Day Afternoon<\/em>, Y tu mam tambin<\/em>, and Body Heat<\/em>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-17th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-17","last_updated":"1763294371","assets":[{"id":"716122","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"It's getting hot. So what's sweatiest movie ever made?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Whether they're lightly perspiring, gently glowing, or soaked through from sweltering, people in the movies sweat a lot. But what movie has had people sweat the very most? With summer underway, we are debating what is the sweatiest movie of all time -- including Do the Right Thing<\/em>, Dog Day Afternoon<\/em>, Y tu mam tambin<\/em>, and Body Heat<\/em>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572577","duration":"21285870","airdate":"2024-06-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9544977282.mp3?d=1330&size=21285870&e=1197965247&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-17th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1763294371"}]},{"id":"572598","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Bridgerton closes out a crowded third season","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The second half of Bridgerton<\/em>'s <\/em>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<\/a> 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-18th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-18","last_updated":"1763294372","assets":[{"id":"716170","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bridgerton closes out a crowded third season","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The second half of Bridgerton<\/em>'s <\/em>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<\/a> 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<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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<\/em> plus@npr.org<\/em><\/a> for any extra assistance.)<\/em>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572598","duration":"18049194","airdate":"2024-06-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7867725446.mp3?d=1128&size=18049194&e=1197965236&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1763294372"}]},{"id":"572651","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"HBO's Fantasmas is new and different and uniquely itself","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The brilliant and idiosyncratic new HBO series Fantasmas<\/em> has a simple plot. Creator and star Julio Torres searches New York City for an earring he lost at a club. In the execution, that quest gets transformed into something epic and surreal and queer in every sense of the word. He keeps bumping into random New Yorkers whose stories play out in a series of sketch-like vignettes. They are played by actors including Emma Stone, Bowen Yang, and Tilda Swinton.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-20th-2024","airdate":"2024-06-20","last_updated":"1763294374","assets":[{"id":"716282","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"HBO's Fantasmas is new and different and uniquely itself","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The brilliant and idiosyncratic new HBO series Fantasmas<\/em> has a simple plot. Creator and star Julio Torres searches New York City for an earring he lost at a club. In the execution, that quest gets transformed into something epic and surreal and queer in every sense of the word. He keeps bumping into random New Yorkers whose stories play out in a series of sketch-like vignettes. They are played by actors including Emma Stone, Bowen Yang, and Tilda Swinton.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572651","duration":"17255907","airdate":"2024-06-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6241358409.mp3?d=1078&size=17255907&e=1197965257&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-20th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1763294374"}]},{"id":"572695","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Thelma And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Financial scams are an unfortunate phenomenon, but what happens when a fraudster messes with the wrong grandma? The very fun action-comedy Thelma<\/em> imagines exactly this scenario. The movie stars June Squibb as a woman scammed by someone pretending to be her grandson. She then enlists her old friend (the late Richard Roundtree) to help get her money back.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-21st-2024","airdate":"2024-06-21","last_updated":"1763899854","assets":[{"id":"716354","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Thelma And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Financial scams are an unfortunate phenomenon, but what happens when a fraudster messes with the wrong grandma? The very fun action-comedy Thelma<\/em> imagines exactly this scenario. The movie stars June Squibb as a woman scammed by someone pretending to be her grandson. She then enlists her old friend (the late Richard Roundtree) to help get her money back.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572695","duration":"17511280","airdate":"2024-06-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4831179810.mp3?d=1094&size=17511280&e=1197965292&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-21st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1763899854"}]},{"id":"572866","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Is Star Wars' The Acolyte a force to be reckoned with?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Disney+ Star Wars<\/em> series The Acolyte<\/em> is a murder mystery. 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Each actor plays different characters in three different stories -- which all involve someone going to extreme measures to regain something they've lost.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"572990","duration":"22489196","airdate":"2024-06-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9864035715.mp3?d=1405&size=22489196&e=1197965435&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-28th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1764505009"}]},{"id":"573065","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"In A Quiet Place: Day One, Lupita Nyong'o makes silence golden","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the post-apocalyptic world of A Quiet Place<\/em>, aliens kill anyone who makes a sound, forcing humans into a near-silent existence. 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Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) are launching their new fine dining restaurant, but he's estranged from some of the people who are closest to him just as he sneaks up on a new level of success. The series is streaming now on Hulu.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-2nd-2024","airdate":"2024-07-02","last_updated":"1764505012","assets":[{"id":"717429","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Yes, chef: The Bear has a lot going on in its third season","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Bear<\/em> just returned for its third season and it's still one of the most stressful and most interesting shows on TV. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) are launching their new fine dining restaurant, but he's estranged from some of the people who are closest to him just as he sneaks up on a new level of success. The series is streaming now on Hulu.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573092","duration":"23809507","airdate":"2024-07-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9344663724.mp3?d=1488&size=23809507&e=1197967374&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-2nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1764505012"}]},{"id":"573116","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Megan Thee Stallion sheds her skin on Megan","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"A lot has happened to rapper Megan Thee Stallion over the last couple of years including a highly publicized trial after being shot by a former friend, a messy breakup, and a feud with artist Nicki Minaj. She confronts all of that and more on her boastful and vulnerable new album Megan. <\/em>But she also has fun on playful tracks like 'Down Stairs DJ' and 'Otaku Hot Girl' that are odes to self-pleasure and her anime nerddom.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-3rd-2024","airdate":"2024-07-03","last_updated":"1764505013","assets":[{"id":"717471","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Megan Thee Stallion sheds her skin on Megan","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"A lot has happened to rapper Megan Thee Stallion over the last couple of years including a highly publicized trial after being shot by a former friend, a messy breakup, and a feud with artist Nicki Minaj. She confronts all of that and more on her boastful and vulnerable new album Megan. <\/em>But she also has fun on playful tracks like 'Down Stairs DJ' and 'Otaku Hot Girl' that are odes to self-pleasure and her anime nerddom.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573116","duration":"19191894","airdate":"2024-07-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/138C95\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4286608264.mp3?d=1199&size=19191894&e=1197967381&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-3rd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1764505013"}]},{"id":"573159","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Bowen Yang thinks being present is overrated","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Pop Culture Happy Hour <\/em>team is off today, so we're bringing you an episode of the NPR podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin<\/em>. 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He is the first Chinese American cast member on SNL, <\/em>the co-host the podcast Las Culturistas<\/em>, and he starred in the rom-com Fire Island. <\/em>He talks to Rachel about living too much in the present, hard truths from Tina Fey, and why the afterlife should have a rollercoaster.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573159","duration":"26947127","airdate":"2024-07-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9027938949.mp3?d=1684&size=26947127&e=1197967386&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-4th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765109809"}]},{"id":"573180","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"MaXXXine and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie MaXXXine<\/em> stars Mia Goth as an adult-film actress who gets her big break in Hollywood, only to be revisited by horrors from her past. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, it's the final film in director Ti West's beloved horror trilogy that began with the movie X. MaXXXine<\/em> also features performances from Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki, and Giancarlo Esposito.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-5th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-05","last_updated":"1765109809","assets":[{"id":"717577","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"MaXXXine and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie MaXXXine<\/em> stars Mia Goth as an adult-film actress who gets her big break in Hollywood, only to be revisited by horrors from her past. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, it's the final film in director Ti West's beloved horror trilogy that began with the movie X. MaXXXine<\/em> also features performances from Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki, and Giancarlo Esposito.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573180","duration":"19989778","airdate":"2024-07-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4564295971.mp3?d=1249&size=19989778&e=1197967394&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765109809"}]},{"id":"573220","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"How we entertain and amuse ourselves on a road trip","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's summer, so we're talking all about road trips. Should you blast music that's familiar or unfamiliar? What makes for a good road trip audiobook? 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Today, in this encore episode, we're revisiting that conversation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573220","duration":"11424959","airdate":"2024-07-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4329779329.mp3?d=714&size=11424959&e=1197967524&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-8th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765109811"}]},{"id":"573264","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Despicable Me 4 serves up 90 minutes of bankable mayhem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Despicable Me 4<\/em> is the latest film in an animation franchise that made household names of reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carrell) and his army of nattering Minions. The franchise has grossed billions of dollars, and the latest movie topped the weekend box office. But are these films growing up with their audience, or continuing to cater to young kids? And does that matter?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-10th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-10","last_updated":"1765109812","assets":[{"id":"718036","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Despicable Me 4 serves up 90 minutes of bankable mayhem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Despicable Me 4<\/em> is the latest film in an animation franchise that made household names of reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carrell) and his army of nattering Minions. The franchise has grossed billions of dollars, and the latest movie topped the weekend box office. But are these films growing up with their audience, or continuing to cater to young kids? And does that matter?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573264","duration":"16062634","airdate":"2024-07-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7021864556.mp3?d=1003&size=16062634&e=1197967530&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-10th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765109812"}]},{"id":"573285","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"5","title":"Three great sports documentaries","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Sports aren't just games. 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No one else at NASA can know about it -- especially the upstanding launch director, played by Channing Tatum. The pair clash (and flirt) as they prepare for Apollo 11 to launch.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573313","duration":"17076185","airdate":"2024-07-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7153204003.mp3?d=1067&size=17076185&e=1197967548&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-12th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765714608"}]},{"id":"573366","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Longlegs is a (satanic) panic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"They're calling it the scariest movie of the year. 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If that sounds like familiar ground, consider this - the clues she follows hint at the involvement of the occult in general and Satanism in particular. And the killer in question: Nicolas Cage, uncaged.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573366","duration":"13901785","airdate":"2024-07-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4527716662.mp3?d=868&size=13901785&e=1197967691&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-15th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765714609"}]},{"id":"573393","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Exploding Kittens is a simple card game turned wild cartoon","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The best-selling card game Exploding Kittens<\/em> has been adapted into a new Netflix animated series. 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It does plenty of its own world-building: God (Tom Ellis) and the devil (Sasheer Zamata) are sent to earth, where they take the form of talking cats -- and meddle in the lives of a struggling family.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573393","duration":"15126823","airdate":"2024-07-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5245002745.mp3?d=945&size=15126823&e=1197967646&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-16th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765714610"}]},{"id":"573427","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"We unpack the 2024 Emmy nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The nominations the Emmy Awards were just announced, and it was a good day for The Bear<\/em>, which set a new record in the comedy category. And plenty of our favorites also got Emmy nods, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shogun<\/em>, Reservation Dogs<\/em> and What We Do in the Shadows<\/em>. We'll help you unpack this year's the notable nominees and snubs.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-17th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-17","last_updated":"1765714612","assets":[{"id":"718620","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We unpack the 2024 Emmy nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The nominations the Emmy Awards were just announced, and it was a good day for The Bear<\/em>, which set a new record in the comedy category. And plenty of our favorites also got Emmy nods, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shogun<\/em>, Reservation Dogs<\/em> and What We Do in the Shadows<\/em>. We'll help you unpack this year's the notable nominees and snubs.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573427","duration":"24473227","airdate":"2024-07-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6081280351.mp3?d=1529&size=24473227&e=1197967653&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-17th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1765714612"}]},{"id":"573461","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Twisters and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Twiste<\/em>r was one of the biggest disaster movies of the '90s. 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The new film stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as rival storm-chasers who have a habit of running into<\/em> tornadoes while everyone else is fleeing. Twisters<\/em> was directed by Lee Isaac Chung, who also directed the Oscar-nominated Minari<\/em>.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573461","duration":"25986679","airdate":"2024-07-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1036881472.mp3?d=1624&size=25986679&e=1197967704&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766319764"}]},{"id":"573507","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Sunny is a robot buddy comedy about loss","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Apple TV+ series Sunny<\/em>, Rashida Jones stars as a woman living in Kyoto, whose husband and young son go missing in a plane crash. 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The show is an interesting mix of styles and genres - it's a buddy comedy, a crime thriller and a drama about loss. But at the center of it all is the mystery of what happened to her husband and son - and why.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573507","duration":"14325596","airdate":"2024-07-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8073167026.mp3?d=895&size=14325596&e=1197967749&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766319765"}]},{"id":"573529","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Three great karaoke songs","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What makes a good karaoke song? 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In this encore episode, we're suggesting three great songs to sing at karaoke night.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573529","duration":"9533276","airdate":"2024-07-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8415567898.mp3?d=595&size=9533276&e=1197967744&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-23rd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766319766"}]},{"id":"573578","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"In The Decameron, the Black Death makes for black comedy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Netflix's weirdly compelling dark comedy The Decameron<\/em>, the bubonic plague is ravaging Florence in 1348. A group of rich nobles and their servants decide to retreat to a picturesque villa in the country to wait it all out. The large ensemble includes Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet. Every character is hiding something, and those secrets get revealed -- and more than a few uglies get bumped.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-25th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-25","last_updated":"1766319767","assets":[{"id":"719228","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"In The Decameron, the Black Death makes for black comedy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Netflix's weirdly compelling dark comedy The Decameron<\/em>, the bubonic plague is ravaging Florence in 1348. A group of rich nobles and their servants decide to retreat to a picturesque villa in the country to wait it all out. The large ensemble includes Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet. Every character is hiding something, and those secrets get revealed -- and more than a few uglies get bumped.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573578","duration":"16867205","airdate":"2024-07-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2450598372.mp3?d=1054&size=16867205&e=1197967757&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766319767"}]},{"id":"573602","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Deadpool & Wolverine and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the highly meta Deadpool & Wolverine<\/em>, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally meet up for their own big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, Wolverine is still tragic, and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless wisecracking. The movie is jam-packed with fan service and Easter eggs. But how will casual Marvel fans like the movie?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-26th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-26","last_updated":"1766924342","assets":[{"id":"719292","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Deadpool & Wolverine and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the highly meta Deadpool & Wolverine<\/em>, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally meet up for their own big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, Wolverine is still tragic, and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless wisecracking. The movie is jam-packed with fan service and Easter eggs. But how will casual Marvel fans like the movie?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573602","duration":"22784671","airdate":"2024-07-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8794137273.mp3?d=1423&size=22784671&e=1197967795&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766924342"}]},{"id":"573677","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"We're talking songs of the (Brat) summer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Trying to declare the \"official\" song of the summer isn't a new sport. But this year feels like the first in a while where the field's been so crowded from the domination of pop girls like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan to country twang with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, and Shaboozey. Today, we discussing the songs and artists who seem to be everywhere<\/em> this summer, and why they are so catchy and inescapable.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-30th-2024","airdate":"2024-07-30","last_updated":"1766924343","assets":[{"id":"719646","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We're talking songs of the (Brat) summer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Trying to declare the \"official\" song of the summer isn't a new sport. But this year feels like the first in a while where the field's been so crowded from the domination of pop girls like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan to country twang with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, and Shaboozey. Today, we discussing the songs and artists who seem to be everywhere<\/em> this summer, and why they are so catchy and inescapable.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573677","duration":"25878405","airdate":"2024-07-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7565829443.mp3?d=1617&size=25878405&e=1197967894&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-30th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766924343"}]},{"id":"573713","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Time Bandits maps contemporary vibes over a cult classic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The dryly funny new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits <\/em>reimagines the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name. A squad of inept thieves -- including their sort-of leader, played by Lisa Kudrow -- have stolen a map of the universe. They use it to jump through portals to various time periods to steal stuff. One jump takes them into the bedroom of a British kid (Kal-El Tuck), who tags along as they're chased by Taika Waititi's Supreme Being and Jemaine Clement's Pure Evil.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-31st-2024","airdate":"2024-07-31","last_updated":"1766924345","assets":[{"id":"719708","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Time Bandits maps contemporary vibes over a cult classic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The dryly funny new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits <\/em>reimagines the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name. A squad of inept thieves -- including their sort-of leader, played by Lisa Kudrow -- have stolen a map of the universe. They use it to jump through portals to various time periods to steal stuff. One jump takes them into the bedroom of a British kid (Kal-El Tuck), who tags along as they're chased by Taika Waititi's Supreme Being and Jemaine Clement's Pure Evil.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573713","duration":"20848685","airdate":"2024-07-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR1826119454.mp3?d=1303&size=20848685&e=1197967901&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-31st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766924345"}]},{"id":"573732","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"House Of The Dragon season 2 makes it Rhaen(yra)","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon<\/em> is almost over. 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But now that the Dance of the Dragons is in full swing, has the Game of Thrones<\/em> prequel finally hit its stride?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"573732","duration":"22019806","airdate":"2024-08-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR9810887614.mp3?d=1376&size=22019806&e=1197967906&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-1st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1766924346"}]},{"id":"573776","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Trap and what's making us happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Trap <\/em>stars Josh Hartnett as a father attending a pop concert with his teenage daughter. But all is not as it appears. 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It's also jam-packed with stars like Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aubrey Plaza. We try to make sense of it all.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"575374","duration":"24617840","airdate":"2024-09-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2783238951.mp3?d=1538&size=24617840&e=1202000783&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-27th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772367607"}]},{"id":"575824","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"Industry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The latest season of HBO's Industry<\/em> was over the top. 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Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"575824","duration":"23806164","airdate":"2024-09-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8122972068.mp3?d=1487&size=23806164&e=1203261218&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-30th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772367608"}]},{"id":"575848","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Nobody Wants This","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series Nobody Wants This<\/em>, Kristen Bell plays an agnostic podcaster, who meets a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. 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The show offers plenty of romantic comedy banter and good chemistry, as well as some pretty deep questions about faith and compatibility.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"575848","duration":"17655894","airdate":"2024-10-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2391174038.mp3?d=1103&size=17655894&e=1198005278&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-1st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772367610"}]},{"id":"575873","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"The Wild Robot","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Wild Robot <\/em>is a gorgeous and moving new animated movie from Dreamworks. 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After an accident, Roz unexpectedly finds herself the caregiver of a baby gosling named Brightbill (Kit O'Connor) Soon, it's learning lessons about parenthood and sacrifice while teaching the animals to work together.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-2nd-2024","airdate":"2024-10-02","last_updated":"1772367611","assets":[{"id":"725758","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Wild Robot","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Wild Robot <\/em>is a gorgeous and moving new animated movie from Dreamworks. 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After an accident, Roz unexpectedly finds herself the caregiver of a baby gosling named Brightbill (Kit O'Connor) Soon, it's learning lessons about parenthood and sacrifice while teaching the animals to work together.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"575873","duration":"18614275","airdate":"2024-10-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7189001536.mp3?d=1163&size=18614275&e=1202966840&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-2nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772367611"}]},{"id":"575946","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Joker: Folie Deux And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Joker: Folie Deux<\/em> is the sequel to 2019's Joker<\/em>, which won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar. This new film is a courtroom drama and a romance tossed into a musical blender set to liquefy, as the Joker goes on trial for the murders he committed in the last film and falls in love with a groupie played by Lady Gaga.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-4th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-04","last_updated":"1772972573","assets":[{"id":"725885","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Joker: Folie Deux And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Joker: Folie Deux<\/em> is the sequel to 2019's Joker<\/em>, which won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar. 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He takes an opportunity to try a new procedure and reconstruct his appearance. But then, he encounters a guy with the same condition he once had, and who lives a fun, fulfilling life. To put it mildly, Edward now has some regrets. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-7th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-07","last_updated":"1772972574","assets":[{"id":"726148","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Different Man","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The off-beat psycho dramedy A Different Man<\/em> follows Edward (Sebastian Stan), an aspiring actor living with facial disfigurement. He takes an opportunity to try a new procedure and reconstruct his appearance. But then, he encounters a guy with the same condition he once had, and who lives a fun, fulfilling life. To put it mildly, Edward now has some regrets. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576001","duration":"18650219","airdate":"2024-10-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR7335772418.mp3?d=1165&size=18650219&e=1210935829&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-7th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772972574"}]},{"id":"576050","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"SNL, Late Night, And The Election","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We're in a pretty critical election year. 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Today on the show, we're talking about how late night comedy shows like Saturday Night Live<\/em>, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, <\/em>and The Daily Show<\/em> are speaking to the moment.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576050","duration":"22023986","airdate":"2024-10-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR4656872019.mp3?d=1376&size=22023986&e=1210938259&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-9th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1772972574"}]},{"id":"576073","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Basic But We Love It","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The word \"basic\" often gets thrown around to describe anything that's mainstream, popular, frictionless, or otherwise inoffensive. But sometimes basic stuff is just what we crave, whether it's a binge-watch, a popular song, or a pumpkin spice latte. It's fall, so today we're talking about what we're calling... Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-10th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-10","last_updated":"1772972575","assets":[{"id":"726325","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Basic But We Love It","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The word \"basic\" often gets thrown around to describe anything that's mainstream, popular, frictionless, or otherwise inoffensive. 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Untried producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle) and his cast of complete unknowns prepare to make television history. At the same time, network suits breathe down their necks, and just about everything that can go wrong does.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-11th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-11","last_updated":"1773575159","assets":[{"id":"726383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Saturday Night And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Saturday Night <\/em>attempts to capture the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the very first broadcast of Saturday Night Live<\/em>. Untried producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle) and his cast of complete unknowns prepare to make television history. At the same time, network suits breathe down their necks, and just about everything that can go wrong does.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576100","duration":"16798242","airdate":"2024-10-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR5926358554.mp3?d=1049&size=16798242&e=1210938584&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-11th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1773575159"}]},{"id":"576168","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Disclaimer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the powerful new Apple TV+ drama Disclaimer<\/em>, Cate Blanchett plays a woman who's terrified after she's sent a novel that's based on a chapter of her past that she's desperate to keep secret. From Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarn, the series was also stars Kevin Kline, as a man who's also consumed by the events recounted in the book.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-15th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-15","last_updated":"1774178454","assets":[{"id":"726776","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Disclaimer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the powerful new Apple TV+ drama Disclaimer<\/em>, Cate Blanchett plays a woman who's terrified after she's sent a novel that's based on a chapter of her past that she's desperate to keep secret. 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In this encore episode, we talk about what kinds of entertainment scared us when we were kids, and whether they still scare us now.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576193","duration":"20976998","airdate":"2024-10-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/48943938-1f5d-4174-8e0f-21365129a08c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=48943938-1f5d-4174-8e0f-21365129a08c&t=podcast&e=1210942210&p=510282&d=1311&size=20976998\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-16th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774178455"}]},{"id":"576217","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"We Live In Time","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Two people meet, they fall in love, and someone gets sick. 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Director John Crowley (Brooklyn<\/em>) utilizes an unconventional structure that jumps around from their first meeting to their later crisis and several key points in between.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-17th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-17","last_updated":"1774178455","assets":[{"id":"726899","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We Live In Time","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Two people meet, they fall in love, and someone gets sick. The new film We Live In Time <\/em>tries to bring something new to that familiar story of the preciousness of life. 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Its flashy new sequel Smile 2<\/em> finds the franchise's terrifying entity infecting a new host: a pop star (Naomi Scott) who's about to head out on tour after experiencing a trauma. And the movie has a lot<\/em> to say about the horrors of pop stardom.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576255","duration":"21969673","airdate":"2024-10-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/bb9b339e-6b2d-4021-89ec-1b5d85c6d245\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=bb9b339e-6b2d-4021-89ec-1b5d85c6d245&t=podcast&e=1211483971&p=510282&d=1373&size=21969673\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774178456"}]},{"id":"576301","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Anora","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Anora <\/em>is a dark rom-dramedy about an enterprising sex worker (Mikey Madison) who links up with a very rich and very immature young man (Mark Eydelshteyn). 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture. <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-21st-2024","airdate":"2024-10-21","last_updated":"1774783405","assets":[{"id":"727302","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Anora","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Anora <\/em>is a dark rom-dramedy about an enterprising sex worker (Mikey Madison) who links up with a very rich and very immature young man (Mark Eydelshteyn). Their transactional encounter turns into a quickie Vegas wedding. But her new in-laws are Russian oligarchs, and they'll do everything in their power to put an end to this whirlwind romance. Anora <\/em>is the latest feature from writer and director Sean Baker (The Florida Project<\/em>). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture. <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576301","duration":"18778533","airdate":"2024-10-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/366e931c-6668-4af1-91d2-35c07594e2e9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=366e931c-6668-4af1-91d2-35c07594e2e9&t=podcast&e=1211596883&p=510282&d=1173&size=18778533\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-21st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783405"}]},{"id":"576327","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"2","title":"We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've all been there. A major movie is mentioned, you shrug, sheepishly, and someone says, \"I can't believe you've never seen that!\" Today, we make a dent in our own lists of classic films we somehow had not yet gotten to, including Erin Brockovich, Flower Drum Song, Enter the Dragon<\/em> and Raging Bull<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-22nd-2024","airdate":"2024-10-22","last_updated":"1774783406","assets":[{"id":"727366","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've all been there. A major movie is mentioned, you shrug, sheepishly, and someone says, \"I can't believe you've never seen that!\" Today, we make a dent in our own lists of classic films we somehow had not yet gotten to, including Erin Brockovich, Flower Drum Song, Enter the Dragon<\/em> and Raging Bull<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576327","duration":"23869276","airdate":"2024-10-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/7f01445a-302e-4d23-8313-27cbf7324c50\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=7f01445a-302e-4d23-8313-27cbf7324c50&t=podcast&e=1211596754&p=510282&d=1491&size=23869276\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783406"}]},{"id":"576348","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"3","title":"Woman Of The Hour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Woman Of The Hour<\/em> is not your conventional serial killer movie. It's based on the true story of a serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. But it's also about the women who became -- or almost became -- his victims. Directed by and starring Anna Kendrick, it's a tense, thoughtful film that has much to say about the systems that make life easier for dangerous and otherwise crummy men. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-23rd-2024","airdate":"2024-10-23","last_updated":"1774783407","assets":[{"id":"727421","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Woman Of The Hour","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Woman Of The Hour<\/em> is not your conventional serial killer movie. It's based on the true story of a serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. But it's also about the women who became -- or almost became -- his victims. Directed by and starring Anna Kendrick, it's a tense, thoughtful film that has much to say about the systems that make life easier for dangerous and otherwise crummy men. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576348","duration":"22953131","airdate":"2024-10-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/500adbf2-1604-40b7-a828-99b20d89029e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=500adbf2-1604-40b7-a828-99b20d89029e&t=podcast&e=1211596819&p=510282&d=1434&size=22953131\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-23rd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783407"}]},{"id":"576396","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"4","title":"Venom: The Last Dance And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Venom: The Last Dance, <\/em>Tom Hardy returns for a third time as a sad-sack loser with an alien symbiotic life-form bonded to him. This time out, it's a buddy comedy and road movie, as the two are hunted by another race of aliens. And along the way, they meet some hippies, hit the Vegas strip, and get in a quick dance number.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-25th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-25","last_updated":"1774783408","assets":[{"id":"727540","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Venom: The Last Dance And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Venom: The Last Dance, <\/em>Tom Hardy returns for a third time as a sad-sack loser with an alien symbiotic life-form bonded to him. This time out, it's a buddy comedy and road movie, as the two are hunted by another race of aliens. And along the way, they meet some hippies, hit the Vegas strip, and get in a quick dance number.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576396","duration":"17433540","airdate":"2024-10-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3e69206c-4794-4182-b261-d3fee92e631f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3e69206c-4794-4182-b261-d3fee92e631f&t=podcast&e=1211596941&p=510282&d=1089&size=17433540\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783408"}]},{"id":"576479","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"5","title":"Agatha All Along","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Agatha All Along<\/em> is a darkly funny new Marvel show on Disney Plus. It stars the selfish, sardonic and hilariously petty witch Agatha Harkness, played by the great and good Kathryn Hahn. When a mysterious goth teen saves her from a spell she's been trapped in, she assembles a coven of witches so they can together undergo a series of trials that will grant them each what they most desire. The thing is - the other witches hate Agatha's guts, and there's more to this goth kid than meets the eye.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-29th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-29","last_updated":"1774783410","assets":[{"id":"727915","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Agatha All Along","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Agatha All Along<\/em> is a darkly funny new Marvel show on Disney Plus. It stars the selfish, sardonic and hilariously petty witch Agatha Harkness, played by the great and good Kathryn Hahn. 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Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-30th-2024","airdate":"2024-10-30","last_updated":"1774783411","assets":[{"id":"727979","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Conclave","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Conclave <\/em>is a fun and twisty political thriller. Ralph Fiennes plays a cardinal tasked to managing the secretive process in which the pope is replaced. The film offers plenty of scandals, surprises, and dark horses, along with some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic church. Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front<\/em>), the film also stars Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576506","duration":"21339369","airdate":"2024-10-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/909895a9-f812-4275-84fb-2ccb65dc4ab4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=909895a9-f812-4275-84fb-2ccb65dc4ab4&t=podcast&e=1211597178&p=510282&d=1333&size=21339369\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-30th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783411"}]},{"id":"576531","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"7","title":"The Diplomat","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix drama The Diplomat<\/em>, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. 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The Diplomat<\/em> just returned for a new season, so in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-31st-2024","airdate":"2024-10-31","last_updated":"1774783412","assets":[{"id":"728039","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Diplomat","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix drama The Diplomat<\/em>, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. She's also sorting through a tumultuous marriage with her husband, a hotshot veteran diplomat (Rufus Sewell). The series combines the tension of Homeland <\/em>with the administrative drama of The West Wing<\/em>. The Diplomat<\/em> just returned for a new season, so in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576531","duration":"15566934","airdate":"2024-10-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/133d1138-8659-4cf7-a405-84426d64db7d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=133d1138-8659-4cf7-a405-84426d64db7d&t=podcast&e=1211597240&p=510282&d=972&size=15566934\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-31st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783412"}]},{"id":"576578","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"8","title":"Tom Hanks' Movie Here And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What if you spent eternity in one living room? That's the premise of Here<\/em>, a new drama starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright as a married couple whose lives unfold in that living room over the course of many decades. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film also shows vignettes of other people who lived in the house, and moments throughout history.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-1st-2024","airdate":"2024-11-01","last_updated":"1774783413","assets":[{"id":"728124","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Tom Hanks' Movie Here And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What if you spent eternity in one living room? 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Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film also shows vignettes of other people who lived in the house, and moments throughout history.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576578","duration":"24437282","airdate":"2024-11-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4d8a8d1a-b83b-423a-a938-5b85eb512665\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4d8a8d1a-b83b-423a-a938-5b85eb512665&t=podcast&e=1211597300&p=510282&d=1527&size=24437282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-1st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783413"}]},{"id":"576918","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"9","title":"The Penguin","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the HBO new series The Penguin<\/em>, an unrecognizable Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobb from The Batman. <\/em>This time though, the caped crusader is nowhere to be found. Instead, we've got an unexpectedly fresh take on Gotham, and a crackling turf war involving the vengeful daughter of a crime boss, played by Cristin Milioti. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-4th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-04","last_updated":"1774783415","assets":[{"id":"728780","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Penguin","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the HBO new series The Penguin<\/em>, an unrecognizable Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobb from The Batman. <\/em>This time though, the caped crusader is nowhere to be found. Instead, we've got an unexpectedly fresh take on Gotham, and a crackling turf war involving the vengeful daughter of a crime boss, played by Cristin Milioti. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576918","duration":"24588583","airdate":"2024-11-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/75c1f9a6-4a83-41e5-82b4-7df2aa7d2aa1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=75c1f9a6-4a83-41e5-82b4-7df2aa7d2aa1&t=podcast&e=1211597537&p=510282&d=1536&size=24588583\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-4th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783415"}]},{"id":"576948","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"10","title":"YouTube Rabbit Holes That Are Great Distractions","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Elections can be pretty stressful. And it never hurts to have some emergency distractions on hand if you just need to shut down for a while. One of our favorites is YouTube: a place for the good, the bad, the bizarrely detailed, and the wildly specialized. Today, we're talking about our favorite YouTube rabbit holes that are great distractions.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-5th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-05","last_updated":"1774783416","assets":[{"id":"728849","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"YouTube Rabbit Holes That Are Great Distractions","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Elections can be pretty stressful. And it never hurts to have some emergency distractions on hand if you just need to shut down for a while. One of our favorites is YouTube: a place for the good, the bad, the bizarrely detailed, and the wildly specialized. Today, we're talking about our favorite YouTube rabbit holes that are great distractions.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576948","duration":"23210154","airdate":"2024-11-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/304b3b5e-a40b-4083-8a2b-3ee796447b30\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=304b3b5e-a40b-4083-8a2b-3ee796447b30&t=podcast&e=1211597320&p=510282&d=1450&size=23210154\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783416"}]},{"id":"576968","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"11","title":"Tom Hanks Explains How To Deal With Attention","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today, we're bringing you an episode of How To Do Everything, <\/em>a new NPR podcast from the team behind Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!<\/em> On each episode, Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag offer practical advice for everyday problems -- like how to tell if you smell, or how to get close to a panda -- with help from celebrity guests. This episode, their guest is Tom Hanks. Mike and Ian also help a listener who's curious about world fame. Plus, a bottoms-up approach to recognizing your family members. Follow How To Do Everything<\/em> on Apple Podcasts<\/a> or Spotify<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-6th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-06","last_updated":"1774783418","assets":[{"id":"728908","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Tom Hanks Explains How To Deal With Attention","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today, we're bringing you an episode of How To Do Everything, <\/em>a new NPR podcast from the team behind Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!<\/em> On each episode, Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag offer practical advice for everyday problems -- like how to tell if you smell, or how to get close to a panda -- with help from celebrity guests. This episode, their guest is Tom Hanks. Mike and Ian also help a listener who's curious about world fame. Plus, a bottoms-up approach to recognizing your family members. Follow How To Do Everything<\/em> on Apple Podcasts<\/a> or Spotify<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"576968","duration":"21246582","airdate":"2024-11-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/69840350-e3ce-41a0-8131-49912312c36b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=69840350-e3ce-41a0-8131-49912312c36b&t=podcast&e=1211597509&p=510282&d=1327&size=21246582\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-6th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783418"}]},{"id":"577016","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"12","title":"Heretic And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the claustrophobic thriller Heretic<\/em>, two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) knock on the door of a charming man played by Hugh Grant. At first he seems genuinely interested in learning more, and invites them in. But it quickly becomes clear that this guy doesn't actually want to have a good-faith discussion. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-8th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-08","last_updated":"1774783419","assets":[{"id":"729039","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Heretic And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the claustrophobic thriller Heretic<\/em>, two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) knock on the door of a charming man played by Hugh Grant. At first he seems genuinely interested in learning more, and invites them in. But it quickly becomes clear that this guy doesn't actually want to have a good-faith discussion. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577016","duration":"21113253","airdate":"2024-11-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/da4390ec-1079-4167-ab34-e4c66e9fcb1b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=da4390ec-1079-4167-ab34-e4c66e9fcb1b&t=podcast&e=1211597689&p=510282&d=1319&size=21113253\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-8th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783419"}]},{"id":"577066","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"13","title":"Can't Sleep? 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In this encore episode, we are recommending three great songs that will help you fall asleep.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577066","duration":"9084805","airdate":"2024-11-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/70b4c513-bef9-44b3-bb88-3e2f4891ea8d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=70b4c513-bef9-44b3-bb88-3e2f4891ea8d&t=podcast&e=1212541656&p=510282&d=567&size=9084805\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-11th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783420"}]},{"id":"577118","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"14","title":"Emilia Prez","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Emilia Prez <\/em>is Netflix's new divisive musical about a Mexican cartel boss who disappears from the criminal underworld to create a new life as a woman. But when her love for her kids proves overpowering, she ingratiates herself back into their lives, posing as a distant relative. The movie stars Karla Sofa Gascn, Zoe Saldaa, and Selena Gomez.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-13th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-13","last_updated":"1774783422","assets":[{"id":"729511","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Emilia Prez","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Emilia Prez <\/em>is Netflix's new divisive musical about a Mexican cartel boss who disappears from the criminal underworld to create a new life as a woman. But when her love for her kids proves overpowering, she ingratiates herself back into their lives, posing as a distant relative. 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Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577118","duration":"22375907","airdate":"2024-11-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d507ce61-045f-4e59-8672-dab0bfd53cca\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d507ce61-045f-4e59-8672-dab0bfd53cca&t=podcast&e=1212604211&p=510282&d=1398&size=22375907\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-13th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783422"}]},{"id":"577140","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"15","title":"Say Nothing","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One night in Belfast in 1972, a mother of ten was abducted from her home in front of her children and never seen again. But the new FX series Say Nothing <\/em>isn't just true crime - it's part of a more complex history. Because this particular woman was kidnapped and killed by members of the Irish Republican Army during the period known as the Troubles. And decades later, one of the women involved in her disappearance still grapples with her memories and whether to tell the truth about what happened. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-14th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-14","last_updated":"1774783423","assets":[{"id":"729573","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Say Nothing","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One night in Belfast in 1972, a mother of ten was abducted from her home in front of her children and never seen again. But the new FX series Say Nothing <\/em>isn't just true crime - it's part of a more complex history. Because this particular woman was kidnapped and killed by members of the Irish Republican Army during the period known as the Troubles. And decades later, one of the women involved in her disappearance still grapples with her memories and whether to tell the truth about what happened. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577140","duration":"21212309","airdate":"2024-11-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/5e5c4902-0f50-476f-86f2-d388056762f1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=5e5c4902-0f50-476f-86f2-d388056762f1&t=podcast&e=1212866787&p=510282&d=1325&size=21212309\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-14th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783423"}]},{"id":"577171","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"16","title":"Red One And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the deeply goofy Christmas action comedy Red One<\/em>, the holiday season comes to an emergency halt when Santa (J.K. Simmons) is kidnapped. It's up to his head of security, played by Dwayne Johnson, and a ne'er-do-well played by Chris Evans to save Christmas.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-15th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-15","last_updated":"1774783424","assets":[{"id":"729642","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Red One And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the deeply goofy Christmas action comedy Red One<\/em>, the holiday season comes to an emergency halt when Santa (J.K. Simmons) is kidnapped. It's up to his head of security, played by Dwayne Johnson, and a ne'er-do-well played by Chris Evans to save Christmas.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577171","duration":"21376985","airdate":"2024-11-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/86f44402-472f-473f-8cdd-9c6ee4057cd7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=86f44402-472f-473f-8cdd-9c6ee4057cd7&t=podcast&e=1213159042&p=510282&d=1336&size=21376985\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-15th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783424"}]},{"id":"577242","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"17","title":"The Best Movie Musical Numbers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you've ever loved a movie musical, then you've probably got a favorite movie musical number -- a song that makes you want to sing along, swoon, celebrate, or simply dance with the nearest lamppost. But what makes these moments great? With Wicked <\/em>hitting theaters, there's never been a better time to debate the best movie musical numbers.For even more of our favorite movie musical numbers, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture.<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-19th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-19","last_updated":"1774783425","assets":[{"id":"730064","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Best Movie Musical Numbers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you've ever loved a movie musical, then you've probably got a favorite movie musical number -- a song that makes you want to sing along, swoon, celebrate, or simply dance with the nearest lamppost. But what makes these moments great? With Wicked <\/em>hitting theaters, there's never been a better time to debate the best movie musical numbers.For even more of our favorite movie musical numbers, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture.<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577242","duration":"24945938","airdate":"2024-11-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/99092d8d-585c-426d-9add-f84bbcd694b5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=99092d8d-585c-426d-9add-f84bbcd694b5&t=podcast&e=1214051399&p=510282&d=1559&size=24945938\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783425"}]},{"id":"577262","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"18","title":"A Real Pain","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The moving dramedy A Real Pain<\/em> stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as two very different cousins attempting to reconnect by going on a heritage tour of Poland. As they make their way across the country, they mourn their late grandmother, confront the fractures in their relationship, and reckon with the grief left in the wake of the Holocaust. A Real Pain<\/em> was written and directed by Eisenberg.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-20th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-20","last_updated":"1774783427","assets":[{"id":"730122","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Real Pain","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The moving dramedy A Real Pain<\/em> stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as two very different cousins attempting to reconnect by going on a heritage tour of Poland. As they make their way across the country, they mourn their late grandmother, confront the fractures in their relationship, and reckon with the grief left in the wake of the Holocaust. A Real Pain<\/em> was written and directed by Eisenberg.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577262","duration":"18049194","airdate":"2024-11-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3056401a-0c76-451e-8dd4-7e9d8c972427\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3056401a-0c76-451e-8dd4-7e9d8c972427&t=podcast&e=1214145123&p=510282&d=1128&size=18049194\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-20th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783427"}]},{"id":"577297","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"19","title":"Gladiator II","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Gladiator II<\/em> is a sequel to Gladiator<\/em>, Oscar-winning swords-and-sandals blockbuster that starred Russell Crowe. It tells a similar tale -- a soldier, sold into slavery, becomes a gladiator in the Roman arena. This time out, it's Paul Mescal whose prowess in the coliseum earns him fame that threatens Rome's tyrannical rulers. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film also stars Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-21st-2024","airdate":"2024-11-21","last_updated":"1774783428","assets":[{"id":"730196","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Gladiator II","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Gladiator II<\/em> is a sequel to Gladiator<\/em>, Oscar-winning swords-and-sandals blockbuster that starred Russell Crowe. It tells a similar tale -- a soldier, sold into slavery, becomes a gladiator in the Roman arena. This time out, it's Paul Mescal whose prowess in the coliseum earns him fame that threatens Rome's tyrannical rulers. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film also stars Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577297","duration":"16372342","airdate":"2024-11-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d5881eb1-0817-4e46-9aca-03a37d0d77a5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d5881eb1-0817-4e46-9aca-03a37d0d77a5&t=podcast&e=1214380320&p=510282&d=1023&size=16372342\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-21st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783428"}]},{"id":"577324","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"20","title":"Wicked And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The musical Wicked<\/em> is a bold, revisionist take on The Wizard of O<\/em>z. It imagines that back in college, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Ariana Grande) were best friends. The sprawling film delivers lavish spectacle, costumes, music, and choreography. But does the long-awaited film live up to the hype? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-22nd-2024","airdate":"2024-11-22","last_updated":"1774783429","assets":[{"id":"730257","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wicked And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The musical Wicked<\/em> is a bold, revisionist take on The Wizard of O<\/em>z. It imagines that back in college, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Ariana Grande) were best friends. The sprawling film delivers lavish spectacle, costumes, music, and choreography. But does the long-awaited film live up to the hype? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577324","duration":"27776358","airdate":"2024-11-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/712886d9-46a5-4239-9c5d-606337a6416f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=712886d9-46a5-4239-9c5d-606337a6416f&t=podcast&e=1214662571&p=510282&d=1735&size=27776358\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-22nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783429"}]},{"id":"577385","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"21","title":"A Man On The Inside","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The charming Netflix sitcom A Man on the Inside<\/em> stars Ted Danson as a lonely widower who's hired by a private investigator to live undercover in a senior living facility. His mission is to find out who stole a precious item from one of the residents. Created by Michael Schur (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>), the series is also a tender and poignant depiction of loss, aging, and finding community.Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-25th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-25","last_updated":"1774783430","assets":[{"id":"730642","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Man On The Inside","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The charming Netflix sitcom A Man on the Inside<\/em> stars Ted Danson as a lonely widower who's hired by a private investigator to live undercover in a senior living facility. His mission is to find out who stole a precious item from one of the residents. Created by Michael Schur (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>), the series is also a tender and poignant depiction of loss, aging, and finding community.Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577385","duration":"15948531","airdate":"2024-11-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f8927977-cfdf-49a8-a86f-3b194bbcd82b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f8927977-cfdf-49a8-a86f-3b194bbcd82b&t=podcast&e=1215540862&p=510282&d=996&size=15948531\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783430"}]},{"id":"577414","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"22","title":"The Piano Lesson","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You may not see Denzel Washington in the new Netflix film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson<\/em>, but his influence as producer - and parent - is unmistakable. Denzel's son Malcolm Washington is the director, and his son John David Washington plays one of the leads alongside Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson. It's a story about family, legacy and community. And the hauntings both literal and figurative make a big impression.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-26th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-26","last_updated":"1774783432","assets":[{"id":"730695","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Piano Lesson","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You may not see Denzel Washington in the new Netflix film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson<\/em>, but his influence as producer - and parent - is unmistakable. Denzel's son Malcolm Washington is the director, and his son John David Washington plays one of the leads alongside Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson. It's a story about family, legacy and community. And the hauntings both literal and figurative make a big impression.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577414","duration":"21790787","airdate":"2024-11-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e9ca3dce-29a7-43ca-8950-7fd666777ce5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e9ca3dce-29a7-43ca-8950-7fd666777ce5&t=podcast&e=1215240051&p=510282&d=1361&size=21790787\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783432"}]},{"id":"577434","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"23","title":"Moana 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the hit Disney film Moana<\/em>, a girl (Auli'i Cravalho) finally gets her chance to see more of the world. And with a whole new batch of songs, in Moana 2<\/em>, she's older and has a new purpose. With the help of her chicken, her pig, and her demigod pal Maui (Dwayne Johnson), Moana wants to reunite her island with people from across the ocean.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-27th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-27","last_updated":"1774783433","assets":[{"id":"730753","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Moana 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the hit Disney film Moana<\/em>, a girl (Auli'i Cravalho) finally gets her chance to see more of the world. And with a whole new batch of songs, in Moana 2<\/em>, she's older and has a new purpose. 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The show was created by Charles Yu, who based it on his own novel.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-29th-2024","airdate":"2024-11-29","last_updated":"1774783434","assets":[{"id":"730863","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Interior Chinatown","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The super-meta Hulu series Interior Chinatown<\/em> mashes up a whole bunch of genres -- including kung fu movies and police procedurals -- to explore Asian-American identity in interesting ways. Jimmy O. Yang plays a waiter who dreams of a more exciting life outside his close-knit community. After witnessing a crime, he has a chance to help investigators solve the case -- and he soon realizes he's more deeply connected to the mystery than he initially thought. The show was created by Charles Yu, who based it on his own novel.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577478","duration":"20170755","airdate":"2024-11-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e07bfc79-f490-40af-a991-580cff96a5b4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e07bfc79-f490-40af-a991-580cff96a5b4&t=podcast&e=1215793965&p=510282&d=1260&size=20170755\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-29th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783434"}]},{"id":"577515","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"25","title":"The Madness","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix series The Madness<\/em>, Colman Domingo plays a CNN pundit who witnesses a brutal murder, and then finds himself on the run as he's framed for the crime. What follows is a paranoid thriller full of sinister forces, evil billionaires, underground militias, devious assassins, and lots of red herrings.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-2nd-2024","airdate":"2024-12-02","last_updated":"1774783436","assets":[{"id":"731142","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Madness","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix series The Madness<\/em>, Colman Domingo plays a CNN pundit who witnesses a brutal murder, and then finds himself on the run as he's framed for the crime. What follows is a paranoid thriller full of sinister forces, evil billionaires, underground militias, devious assassins, and lots of red herrings.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577515","duration":"14552965","airdate":"2024-12-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1c815d12-fb3f-4831-bcca-39451ac95d1d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1c815d12-fb3f-4831-bcca-39451ac95d1d&t=podcast&e=1216966354&p=510282&d=909&size=14552965\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-2nd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783436"}]},{"id":"577541","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"26","title":"Great Movies Under 90 Minutes","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What do you do when you need a good movie, but you don't have much time? 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In this encore episode, we recommend three films that deliver a lot of punch without taking up your whole day. 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So where do you start? We've got you covered. This year we've got the return of Lindsay Lohan, a shirtless Chad Michael Murray, and a cameo from Travis Kelce's mom. We discuss: Our Little Secret<\/em>, Meet Me Next Christmas<\/em>, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story<\/em>, and The Merry Gentleman.<\/em>Check out Linda's full holiday movie guide here. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-5th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-05","last_updated":"1774783438","assets":[{"id":"731313","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2024 Holiday Movie Guide","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's holiday movie season, and there are so many new movies to choose from. So where do you start? We've got you covered. 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We discuss: Our Little Secret<\/em>, Meet Me Next Christmas<\/em>, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story<\/em>, and The Merry Gentleman.<\/em>Check out Linda's full holiday movie guide here. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577579","duration":"21516583","airdate":"2024-12-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/262b98e9-4cdc-4f21-bbcc-2ba77cd36e1f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=262b98e9-4cdc-4f21-bbcc-2ba77cd36e1f&t=podcast&e=1217308653&p=510282&d=1344&size=21516583\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-5th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783438"}]},{"id":"577605","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"28","title":"Nightbitch And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Nightbitch <\/em>stars Amy Adams as an exhausted stay-at-home mom to a toddler. Missing her career and frustrated by her inattentive husband (Scoot McNairy), her woes begin to manifest in a bizarre way: She transforms into a dog at night. She enjoys tapping into her animal instincts. But eventually, she's forced to confront her resentments toward motherhood and the lack of support from her husband. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-6th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-06","last_updated":"1774783439","assets":[{"id":"731376","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Nightbitch And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Nightbitch <\/em>stars Amy Adams as an exhausted stay-at-home mom to a toddler. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577605","duration":"24753677","airdate":"2024-12-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/ef50db0e-b3ac-465f-89f6-20aa0a07ed08\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=ef50db0e-b3ac-465f-89f6-20aa0a07ed08&t=podcast&e=1217547170&p=510282&d=1547&size=24753677\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-6th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783439"}]},{"id":"577658","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"29","title":"Black Doves","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix series Black Doves<\/em> is a pulpy and stylish British spy show starring Keira Knightly and Ben Whishaw. Knightly plays a politician's wife who's been secretly funnelling information to a mysterious spy network for years, and Whishaw plays her old partner who's been out of the game. But when Knightly's character gets targeted, Whishaw's returns to protect her. It's all set in London at Christmastime, so if you like your holiday cheer spiced with British wit and gunplay, Black Doves<\/em> may be for you. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-9th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-09","last_updated":"1774783440","assets":[{"id":"731735","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Black Doves","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix series Black Doves<\/em> is a pulpy and stylish British spy show starring Keira Knightly and Ben Whishaw. Knightly plays a politician's wife who's been secretly funnelling information to a mysterious spy network for years, and Whishaw plays her old partner who's been out of the game. But when Knightly's character gets targeted, Whishaw's returns to protect her. It's all set in London at Christmastime, so if you like your holiday cheer spiced with British wit and gunplay, Black Doves<\/em> may be for you. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577658","duration":"16140374","airdate":"2024-12-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dcc6a4ea-58e4-44b9-b2a2-b3b479b003db\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dcc6a4ea-58e4-44b9-b2a2-b3b479b003db&t=podcast&e=1218437730&p=510282&d=1008&size=16140374\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-9th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783440"}]},{"id":"577703","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"30","title":"2024 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We check out a lot of things in a given year: Lots of movies, TV shows, and music. Today, we are highlighting some of the best pop culture moments we enjoyed the most in 2024.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-11th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-11","last_updated":"1774783441","assets":[{"id":"731850","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2024 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We check out a lot of things in a given year: Lots of movies, TV shows, and music. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-12th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-12","last_updated":"1774783441","assets":[{"id":"731912","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"It's A Wonderful Life","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For a lot of people, It's A Wonderful Life <\/em>is the<\/em> Christmas movie. George Bailey's story of learning how much you really matter to the world has family, community, an angel, a mean rich guy, and a little kid playing carols on the piano. It has become a staple of holiday viewing, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit our discussion about the movie. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577733","duration":"20477955","airdate":"2024-12-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3356fed9-4f7a-4266-be70-972eda4a683a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3356fed9-4f7a-4266-be70-972eda4a683a&t=podcast&e=1218738000&p=510282&d=1279&size=20477955\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-12th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783441"}]},{"id":"577766","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"32","title":"Queer and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie Queer <\/em>stars Daniel Craig as you've never seen him: as a junkie prowling the streets, hooking up, shooting up and guzzling tequila. 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Burroughs.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-13th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-13","last_updated":"1774783442","assets":[{"id":"731979","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Queer and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie Queer <\/em>stars Daniel Craig as you've never seen him: as a junkie prowling the streets, hooking up, shooting up and guzzling tequila. 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To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577816","duration":"18618872","airdate":"2024-12-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b62029a7-1f9f-45d0-aca2-22de38415867\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b62029a7-1f9f-45d0-aca2-22de38415867&t=podcast&e=1219887505&p=510282&d=1163&size=18618872\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-16th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783443"}]},{"id":"577866","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"34","title":"Bad Sisters","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We first met the Garvey sisters two years ago when the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters<\/em> made its debut. 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Today we're bringing you an episode of the NPR's podcast Consider This, <\/em>where host Mary Louise Kelly caught up with creator and star Sharon Horgan to talk all about the new season.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-18th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-18","last_updated":"1774783444","assets":[{"id":"732453","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bad Sisters","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We first met the Garvey sisters two years ago when the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters<\/em> made its debut. The show follows four sisters in Ireland who are hell bent on murdering the husband of the fifth sister. 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Today we're bringing you an episode of the NPR's podcast Consider This, <\/em>where host Mary Louise Kelly caught up with creator and star Sharon Horgan to talk all about the new season.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577866","duration":"9597223","airdate":"2024-12-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/31c1d811-cd61-497c-9ebd-26b898b479d2\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=31c1d811-cd61-497c-9ebd-26b898b479d2&t=podcast&e=1219982254&p=510282&d=599&size=9597223\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-18th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783444"}]},{"id":"577897","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"35","title":"Best Movies To Watch On An Airplane","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Watching a movie on a plane can be a great way to pass the time if you're traveling for the holidays - particularly if you're going a long way. But picking the right movie can be very tricky. Today, we're debating the best movies to watch on an airplane, and making recommendations, including Moana, Jackie Brown, The Holdovers<\/em>, and The Lion in Winter<\/em>. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-19th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-19","last_updated":"1774783444","assets":[{"id":"732513","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Movies To Watch On An Airplane","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Watching a movie on a plane can be a great way to pass the time if you're traveling for the holidays - particularly if you're going a long way. But picking the right movie can be very tricky. Today, we're debating the best movies to watch on an airplane, and making recommendations, including Moana, Jackie Brown, The Holdovers<\/em>, and The Lion in Winter<\/em>. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577897","duration":"20608776","airdate":"2024-12-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/7560a6da-82f7-463e-ae29-fec42eb6218c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=7560a6da-82f7-463e-ae29-fec42eb6218c&t=podcast&e=1220280835&p=510282&d=1288&size=20608776\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-19th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783444"}]},{"id":"577930","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"36","title":"Mufasa: The Lion King And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's been five years since Disney remade its animated classic The Lion King<\/em> as a photorealistic blockbuster. This leads us to Mufasa: The Lion King, <\/em>a new prequel telling the story of Mufasa's rise -- as well as the origins of his rivalry with Scar. The film was directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonligh<\/em>t, If Beale Street Could Talk<\/em>) and features new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-20th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-20","last_updated":"1774783445","assets":[{"id":"732580","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mufasa: The Lion King And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's been five years since Disney remade its animated classic The Lion King<\/em> as a photorealistic blockbuster. This leads us to Mufasa: The Lion King, <\/em>a new prequel telling the story of Mufasa's rise -- as well as the origins of his rivalry with Scar. The film was directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonligh<\/em>t, If Beale Street Could Talk<\/em>) and features new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/a> or make a gift at donate.npr.org<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577930","duration":"29146010","airdate":"2024-12-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dcf2cd88-b38b-456b-831c-7ec696d8ab49\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dcf2cd88-b38b-456b-831c-7ec696d8ab49&t=podcast&e=1220579274&p=510282&d=1821&size=29146010\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-20th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783445"}]},{"id":"577984","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"37","title":"Laid","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Peacock series Laid <\/em>is a very dark rom-com. Stephanie Hsu plays a young woman who discovers that all of her exes have started to die under mysterious, sometimes freakish, circumstances. This causes her to conduct a kind of sexual audit of her life, and she sets out to warn everyone she's ever slept with that they are about to die. It's funnier than it sounds, and makes for a good holiday hangover binge. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-23rd-2024","airdate":"2024-12-23","last_updated":"1774783446","assets":[{"id":"732931","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Laid","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Peacock series Laid <\/em>is a very dark rom-com. Stephanie Hsu plays a young woman who discovers that all of her exes have started to die under mysterious, sometimes freakish, circumstances. This causes her to conduct a kind of sexual audit of her life, and she sets out to warn everyone she's ever slept with that they are about to die. It's funnier than it sounds, and makes for a good holiday hangover binge. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"577984","duration":"15689814","airdate":"2024-12-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/23c742d7-a743-46b5-8bfb-f8240f583565\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=23c742d7-a743-46b5-8bfb-f8240f583565&t=podcast&e=1198005281&p=510282&d=980&size=15689814\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-23rd-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783446"}]},{"id":"578006","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"38","title":"Juror #2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Some people hate jury duty, but in Clint Eastwood's new film Juror #2<\/em>, one guy's experience is worse than most. Nicholas Hoult plays a man assigned to serve on a jury who gradually realizes that the defendant might not be guilty. And he might just know who is. The film also stars Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, and Kiefer Sutherland. It's streaming now on Max.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-24th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-24","last_updated":"1774783446","assets":[{"id":"732991","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Juror #2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Some people hate jury duty, but in Clint Eastwood's new film Juror #2<\/em>, one guy's experience is worse than most. Nicholas Hoult plays a man assigned to serve on a jury who gradually realizes that the defendant might not be guilty. And he might just know who is. The film also stars Toni Collette, J.K. 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It's streaming now on Max.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578006","duration":"15742477","airdate":"2024-12-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/79b26a11-63d2-4f18-9d04-da4fbf19f2ed\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=79b26a11-63d2-4f18-9d04-da4fbf19f2ed&t=podcast&e=1221471017&p=510282&d=983&size=15742477\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-24th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783446"}]},{"id":"578021","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"39","title":"Nosferatu","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Nosferatu <\/em>is a Dracula story with a twist. It stars Lily Rose-Depp as a new bride stalked by an evil bloodsucking creature of the night who brings death and terror in its wake. A handful of stalwart men - including her husband, played by Nicholas Hoult - attempt to defend Rose-Depp's virtue and defeat the undead scourge. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-25th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-25","last_updated":"1774783447","assets":[{"id":"733038","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Nosferatu","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Nosferatu <\/em>is a Dracula story with a twist. It stars Lily Rose-Depp as a new bride stalked by an evil bloodsucking creature of the night who brings death and terror in its wake. A handful of stalwart men - including her husband, played by Nicholas Hoult - attempt to defend Rose-Depp's virtue and defeat the undead scourge. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578021","duration":"19716015","airdate":"2024-12-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6af35ac8-51d9-4a7d-8866-bd2fe2eeb77b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6af35ac8-51d9-4a7d-8866-bd2fe2eeb77b&t=podcast&e=1221512109&p=510282&d=1232&size=19716015\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-25th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783447"}]},{"id":"578040","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"40","title":"Babygirl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Babygirl<\/em>, Nicole Kidman plays a high-powered CEO who has an affair her mysterious intern (Harris Dickinson). Their affair gets complicated by the many power dynamics involved -- not just in the office, but also in a sexual relationship defined by dominance and submission.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-26th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-26","last_updated":"1774783448","assets":[{"id":"733089","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Babygirl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Babygirl<\/em>, Nicole Kidman plays a high-powered CEO who has an affair her mysterious intern (Harris Dickinson). Their affair gets complicated by the many power dynamics involved -- not just in the office, but also in a sexual relationship defined by dominance and submission.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578040","duration":"20452877","airdate":"2024-12-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/86d454e2-3846-48e2-99ab-4e75a046cbff\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=86d454e2-3846-48e2-99ab-4e75a046cbff&t=podcast&e=1221596347&p=510282&d=1278&size=20452877\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-26th-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783448"}]},{"id":"578062","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"41","title":"A Complete Unknown and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"A Complete Unknown isn't a traditional biopic. Instead of covering Bob Dylan's life story from birth to old age, it covers the period shortly after his arrival in New York City, as he first begins to fall in with the city's folk music scene. Timothe Chalamet plays Dylan -- and does all his own singing. We see Dylan become a superstar, as well as his famous set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival --where he and his band plugged in for an electrified set that's often viewed as a cultural turning point in America. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/a> Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org.<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-27th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-27","last_updated":"1774783449","assets":[{"id":"733142","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Complete Unknown and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"A Complete Unknown isn't a traditional biopic. 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Trying, that is, to predict what will happen in the world of pop culture in 2025. We do it every year, so we'll look back on our predictions for 2024 and see how things turned out. Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-30th-2024","airdate":"2024-12-30","last_updated":"1774783449","assets":[{"id":"733410","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Pop Culture Predictions","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Nobody can predict what the future holds, but that doesn't stop us from trying. Trying, that is, to predict what will happen in the world of pop culture in 2025. We do it every year, so we'll look back on our predictions for 2024 and see how things turned out. 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Today, we make pop culture resolutions for 2025, and look back on last year's goals and assess our progress with brutal honesty.Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-31st-2024","airdate":"2024-12-31","last_updated":"1774783450","assets":[{"id":"733463","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Pop Culture Resolutions And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"As a new year arrives, it's only natural to have some goals in mind: What you want to achieve, what heights you want to hit. Today, we make pop culture resolutions for 2025, and look back on last year's goals and assess our progress with brutal honesty.Subscribe to NPR Plus at plus.npr.org<\/em><\/a> or make a gift at <\/em>donate.npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578134","duration":"28915297","airdate":"2024-12-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3552effd-f4b2-4703-a6f1-57679861a62e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3552effd-f4b2-4703-a6f1-57679861a62e&t=podcast&e=1222340421&p=510282&d=1807&size=28915297\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-31st-2024","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783450"}]},{"id":"578152","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"44","title":"Squid Game","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Korean drama Squid Game<\/em> became the most popular offering in Netflix's history by combining pitch-black satire of late-stage capitalism with bloody violence. 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In Season 2, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) winds up sucked back into the games, where he must fight for his life, try to destroy the system from the inside, and rally new players to his cause. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578152","duration":"23558732","airdate":"2025-01-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/9318f74a-086f-4537-82a0-6fc444e07047\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=9318f74a-086f-4537-82a0-6fc444e07047&t=podcast&e=1222389481&p=510282&d=1472&size=23558732\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-1st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783451"}]},{"id":"578202","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"45","title":"Nickel Boys","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winner novel from Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys <\/em>tells the story of two Black boys who form an unshakeable bond at a segregated reform school in the Jim Crow South. It's quite ambitious and unlike other prestigious book to film adaptations you've probably seen -- most of it unfolds in the first-person perspective. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-01-03","last_updated":"1774783451","assets":[{"id":"733630","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Nickel Boys","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winner novel from Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys <\/em>tells the story of two Black boys who form an unshakeable bond at a segregated reform school in the Jim Crow South. It's quite ambitious and unlike other prestigious book to film adaptations you've probably seen -- most of it unfolds in the first-person perspective. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578202","duration":"27606249","airdate":"2025-01-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/8110ec30-0e1c-4348-bc9d-b828753c8417\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=8110ec30-0e1c-4348-bc9d-b828753c8417&t=podcast&e=1222640172&p=510282&d=1725&size=27606249\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783451"}]},{"id":"578244","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"46","title":"Great Movies We Missed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We covered dozens of new movies in 2024, some we loved, some we didn't, and everything in between. And there are always a few favorites that we don't get a chance to talk about. Today, we're making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2024.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-06","last_updated":"1774783452","assets":[{"id":"733957","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Great Movies We Missed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We covered dozens of new movies in 2024, some we loved, some we didn't, and everything in between. And there are always a few favorites that we don't get a chance to talk about. Today, we're making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2024.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578244","duration":"17399685","airdate":"2025-01-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4d2779ba-c645-4515-9a88-5d7e5d0d9b54\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4d2779ba-c645-4515-9a88-5d7e5d0d9b54&t=podcast&e=1223358027&p=510282&d=1087&size=17399685\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783452"}]},{"id":"578291","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"47","title":"Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl<\/em> is the latest film in the beloved stop-motion animation series. This time, clueless inventor Wallace and his long-suffering pooch Gromit are dealing with Wallace's latest invention, a robotic garden gnome. But when an old enemy gets involved, they must face down an army of evil robots and expose the criminal mastermind behind it all.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em><\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-8th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-08","last_updated":"1774783453","assets":[{"id":"734082","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl<\/em> is the latest film in the beloved stop-motion animation series. 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But when an old enemy gets involved, they must face down an army of evil robots and expose the criminal mastermind behind it all.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em><\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578291","duration":"15472894","airdate":"2025-01-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6dd2e321-7003-4968-a672-1acac2d21f8b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6dd2e321-7003-4968-a672-1acac2d21f8b&t=podcast&e=1223466602&p=510282&d=967&size=15472894\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-8th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783453"}]},{"id":"578316","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"48","title":"Hot Moms In Film","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the past year, there have been a lot of movies that feature older women falling in love with much younger men. 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In this episode, host Brittany Luse sits down with New York Magazine<\/em> features writer Rachel Handler to unpack what these films say about Hollywood's changing attitudes towards older women and why the category of, quote-unquote, \"women's film\" still feels behind the times. behind the times.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-09","last_updated":"1774783453","assets":[{"id":"734142","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hot Moms In Film","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the past year, there have been a lot of movies that feature older women falling in love with much younger men. 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Directed by Gia Coppola, it tells a story about aging, parenthood, the underbelly of show business, and what happens when the world no longer buys what you're selling.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578349","duration":"24359124","airdate":"2025-01-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/32c6d521-3aed-4f01-9704-3d49eca64169\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=32c6d521-3aed-4f01-9704-3d49eca64169&t=podcast&e=1223918040&p=510282&d=1522&size=24359124\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783454"}]},{"id":"578420","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"50","title":"The Best One-Hit Wonders","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Some bands are The Beatles and some singers are Beyonc: Smash after smash, their legend grows. 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A gruff guide (Taylor Kitsch) might be of some help, but the land is rife with violent factions with competing claims to the blood-soaked soil.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-15","last_updated":"1774783456","assets":[{"id":"734693","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"American Primeval","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Netflix's gritty, brutal Western series American Primeval<\/em>, Betty Gilpin plays a woman determined to get herself and her son across the frontier. But along the way, they find themselves caught up in a brewing war between the federal government and a violent Mormon militia. A gruff guide (Taylor Kitsch) might be of some help, but the land is rife with violent factions with competing claims to the blood-soaked soil.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578441","duration":"18140309","airdate":"2025-01-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a92b4efa-a723-408d-ad4e-5b94bd37c335\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a92b4efa-a723-408d-ad4e-5b94bd37c335&t=podcast&e=1224776159&p=510282&d=1133&size=18140309\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783456"}]},{"id":"578464","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"52","title":"XO, Kitty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series XO, Kitty<\/em> is a spinoff of the hit YA book and movie franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. <\/em>The show follows the messy adventures of teenage matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), who moves across the globe to be with her long-distance boyfriend in Korea. 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XO, Kitty <\/em>just returned for a second season, so in this encore episode, we're revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-16","last_updated":"1774783456","assets":[{"id":"734751","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"XO, Kitty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series XO, Kitty<\/em> is a spinoff of the hit YA book and movie franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. <\/em>The show follows the messy adventures of teenage matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), who moves across the globe to be with her long-distance boyfriend in Korea. 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XO, Kitty <\/em>just returned for a second season, so in this encore episode, we're revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578464","duration":"15818964","airdate":"2025-01-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fd1299d9-9726-4ba1-b57b-821297124926\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fd1299d9-9726-4ba1-b57b-821297124926&t=podcast&e=1224897144&p=510282&d=988&size=15818964\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-16th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783456"}]},{"id":"578493","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"53","title":"Wolf Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Everything old is new again, it seems, and there's no reason that wouldn't apply to werewolves. We now have a chance to enjoy a new Wolf Man <\/em>starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. Directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man<\/em>), it maintains that sometimes the monster is inside you all along. Plus, we take a minute to remember director David Lynch. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-17","last_updated":"1774783457","assets":[{"id":"734813","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wolf Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Everything old is new again, it seems, and there's no reason that wouldn't apply to werewolves. We now have a chance to enjoy a new Wolf Man <\/em>starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. Directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man<\/em>), it maintains that sometimes the monster is inside you all along. Plus, we take a minute to remember director David Lynch. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578493","duration":"26132525","airdate":"2025-01-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d30056a4-6af5-4b4e-9603-0a729811f82d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d30056a4-6af5-4b4e-9603-0a729811f82d&t=podcast&e=1225172100&p=510282&d=1633&size=26132525\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-17th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783457"}]},{"id":"578564","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"54","title":"The Brutalist And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie The Brutalist<\/em> is earning a lot of Oscar buzz. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578564","duration":"24558908","airdate":"2025-01-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1f31c04a-baf4-47b4-be20-bb19ad608f2e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1f31c04a-baf4-47b4-be20-bb19ad608f2e&t=podcast&e=1225890682&p=510282&d=1534&size=24558908\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-21st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783458"}]},{"id":"578584","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"55","title":"One Of Them Days","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Keke Palmer is one of Hollywood's most charismatic leads, and SZA is one of the world's biggest pop stars. Now, they've teamed up for the raunchy buddy comedy One of Them Days<\/em>. The movie is about two best friends in L.A., who endure a wild series of misadventures as they try to make rent over the course of one very eventful day. It's rowdy and profane, but it's also got something to say about gentrification, predatory businesses, and other factors that make it hard to survive and advance in America.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-01-22","last_updated":"1774783458","assets":[{"id":"735245","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"One Of Them Days","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Keke Palmer is one of Hollywood's most charismatic leads, and SZA is one of the world's biggest pop stars. Now, they've teamed up for the raunchy buddy comedy One of Them Days<\/em>. The movie is about two best friends in L.A., who endure a wild series of misadventures as they try to make rent over the course of one very eventful day. It's rowdy and profane, but it's also got something to say about gentrification, predatory businesses, and other factors that make it hard to survive and advance in America.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578584","duration":"17136371","airdate":"2025-01-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3f6a045b-901a-40e2-8005-1815aeee4727\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3f6a045b-901a-40e2-8005-1815aeee4727&t=podcast&e=1226038398&p=510282&d=1070&size=17136371\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783458"}]},{"id":"578629","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"56","title":"2025 Oscar Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominations are out, and if you liked Emilia Prez<\/em>, Anora<\/em>, Wicked<\/em>, The Brutalist<\/em>, and A Complete Unknown<\/em>, then you're in luck. As always, there's an eclectic mix of heavy favorites, left-field surprises, and the dreaded snubs. We give a broad sense of this year's major storylines, while also lamenting a few decisions we found baffling.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-23rd-2025","airdate":"2025-01-23","last_updated":"1774783459","assets":[{"id":"735340","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Oscar Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominations are out, and if you liked Emilia Prez<\/em>, Anora<\/em>, Wicked<\/em>, The Brutalist<\/em>, and A Complete Unknown<\/em>, then you're in luck. As always, there's an eclectic mix of heavy favorites, left-field surprises, and the dreaded snubs. We give a broad sense of this year's major storylines, while also lamenting a few decisions we found baffling.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578629","duration":"25280724","airdate":"2025-01-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1865880b-87be-412e-bb09-c6b4a00df859\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1865880b-87be-412e-bb09-c6b4a00df859&t=podcast&e=1226281126&p=510282&d=1580&size=25280724\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-23rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783459"}]},{"id":"578636","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"57","title":"The Night Agent","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"An FBI agent working in a lonely, secret office in the White House basement gets a phone call. A woman needs help, right away. That's the beginning of The Night Agent<\/em>, a Netflix spy thriller series full of action and intrigue. Created by The Shield<\/em>'s Shawn Ryan, the series follows Peter and Rose -- the agent and the tech expert he's protecting -- as they try to uncover a conspiracy that goes right to the heart of the government. The show just returned for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-24","last_updated":"1774783460","assets":[{"id":"735361","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Night Agent","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"An FBI agent working in a lonely, secret office in the White House basement gets a phone call. A woman needs help, right away. That's the beginning of The Night Agent<\/em>, a Netflix spy thriller series full of action and intrigue. Created by The Shield<\/em>'s Shawn Ryan, the series follows Peter and Rose -- the agent and the tech expert he's protecting -- as they try to uncover a conspiracy that goes right to the heart of the government. The show just returned for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578636","duration":"13520188","airdate":"2025-01-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/5b03d89c-7dde-4298-a509-e1de2e13689c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=5b03d89c-7dde-4298-a509-e1de2e13689c&t=podcast&e=1226561689&p=510282&d=844&size=13520188\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783460"}]},{"id":"578687","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"58","title":"The Pitt","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Max hospital drama The Pitt<\/em> stars ER<\/em> veteran Noah Wyle. It takes some elements that are common to the medical genre and mixes them with some very contemporary thinking about health care and an inventive structure. Each episode follows one hour in the ER over the course of a very long day - so the layout is less Grey's Anatomy <\/em>and more 24<\/em>. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-27th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-27","last_updated":"1774783460","assets":[{"id":"735689","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Pitt","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Max hospital drama The Pitt<\/em> stars ER<\/em> veteran Noah Wyle. It takes some elements that are common to the medical genre and mixes them with some very contemporary thinking about health care and an inventive structure. Each episode follows one hour in the ER over the course of a very long day - so the layout is less Grey's Anatomy <\/em>and more 24<\/em>. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578687","duration":"18207182","airdate":"2025-01-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3932c71f-57df-443b-aea4-0a1c72a7fcd4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3932c71f-57df-443b-aea4-0a1c72a7fcd4&t=podcast&e=1227543281&p=510282&d=1137&size=18207182\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783460"}]},{"id":"578711","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"59","title":"Presence","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Steven Soderbergh film Presence<\/em>, a family moves into an old house, and weird stuff starts happening. But what's different about this haunted house story is that the movie told from the point of view of the ghost. We only get glimpses of the family, but gradually we start to piece together their brittle dynamic.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-28","last_updated":"1774783461","assets":[{"id":"735746","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Presence","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Steven Soderbergh film Presence<\/em>, a family moves into an old house, and weird stuff starts happening. But what's different about this haunted house story is that the movie told from the point of view of the ghost. We only get glimpses of the family, but gradually we start to piece together their brittle dynamic.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578711","duration":"19644126","airdate":"2025-01-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/234e9fc6-b96c-4b59-bd3d-c2d8da4849c9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=234e9fc6-b96c-4b59-bd3d-c2d8da4849c9&t=podcast&e=1227458702&p=510282&d=1227&size=19644126\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783461"}]},{"id":"578754","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"60","title":"Mo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The excellent Netflix series Mo <\/em>is about a man who figures out how to get by: how to find work as someone who can't work legally, how to navigate the asylum process as a Palestinian refugee in Texas, and how to care for the people he loves. The show's star and co-creator is the standup Mo Amer. The story dives into immigration, identity, and a family as they work to map out a secure future. Mo<\/em> just returned for a second season, so in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-01-30","last_updated":"1774783462","assets":[{"id":"735908","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mo","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The excellent Netflix series Mo <\/em>is about a man who figures out how to get by: how to find work as someone who can't work legally, how to navigate the asylum process as a Palestinian refugee in Texas, and how to care for the people he loves. The show's star and co-creator is the standup Mo Amer. The story dives into immigration, identity, and a family as they work to map out a secure future. Mo<\/em> just returned for a second season, so in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578754","duration":"18161625","airdate":"2025-01-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cdaf186e-75d3-4d87-bfe3-3632d2ea1c35\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cdaf186e-75d3-4d87-bfe3-3632d2ea1c35&t=podcast&e=1227850881&p=510282&d=1135&size=18161625\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783462"}]},{"id":"578787","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"61","title":"Companion And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the smart, twisty thriller-comedy Companion<\/em>, three young couples gather at a swanky lake house for the weekend. One of the couples is not like the others - that's because the girlfriend (Sophie Thatcher) turns out to be a companion robot, built to satisfy the boyfriend's (Jack Quaid) every fantasy. Inevitably, things go wrong, which sets off a chain of twists and revelations that comes with a body count.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-31st-2025","airdate":"2025-01-31","last_updated":"1774783463","assets":[{"id":"735984","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Companion And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the smart, twisty thriller-comedy Companion<\/em>, three young couples gather at a swanky lake house for the weekend. One of the couples is not like the others - that's because the girlfriend (Sophie Thatcher) turns out to be a companion robot, built to satisfy the boyfriend's (Jack Quaid) every fantasy. Inevitably, things go wrong, which sets off a chain of twists and revelations that comes with a body count.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578787","duration":"17672195","airdate":"2025-01-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dd22cbba-4fe6-491e-9156-e5031159167b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dd22cbba-4fe6-491e-9156-e5031159167b&t=podcast&e=1228085792&p=510282&d=1104&size=17672195\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-31st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783463"}]},{"id":"578840","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"62","title":"2025 Grammys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Grammys was a huge night for Beyonc, who finally won album of the year for Cowboy Carter<\/em>. Kendrick Lamar picked up record and song of the year for \"Not Like Us.\" And Chappell Roan edged out a crowded field to win best new artist. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-02-03","last_updated":"1774783463","assets":[{"id":"736370","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Grammys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Grammys was a huge night for Beyonc, who finally won album of the year for Cowboy Carter<\/em>. Kendrick Lamar picked up record and song of the year for \"Not Like Us.\" And Chappell Roan edged out a crowded field to win best new artist. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578840","duration":"24853151","airdate":"2025-02-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/73a50af9-c1cc-46e2-ace7-010bf28fb67f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=73a50af9-c1cc-46e2-ace7-010bf28fb67f&t=podcast&e=1229439877&p=510282&d=1553&size=24853151\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783463"}]},{"id":"578858","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"63","title":"2025 Sundance Film Festival: Best Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We watched many films at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Today, we're recommending some of the best things we saw, including a thrilling debut from a writer on The Bear<\/em>, a timely doc about the wave of book bans across America, and a bizarro horror comedy starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco.For a complete list of the movies we loved at Sundance, Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-04","last_updated":"1774783464","assets":[{"id":"736406","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Sundance Film Festival: Best Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We watched many films at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Today, we're recommending some of the best things we saw, including a thrilling debut from a writer on The Bear<\/em>, a timely doc about the wave of book bans across America, and a bizarro horror comedy starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco.For a complete list of the movies we loved at Sundance, Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578858","duration":"19888214","airdate":"2025-02-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0da496b5-62ca-47b4-82f0-102b7755a4e6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0da496b5-62ca-47b4-82f0-102b7755a4e6&t=podcast&e=1228912525&p=510282&d=1242&size=19888214\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783464"}]},{"id":"578876","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"64","title":"You're Cordially Invited","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the raunchy movie You're Cordially Invited<\/em>, Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon face a mortifying conundrum: Their families' destination weddings have been double-booked for the same weekend. They reluctantly agree to share the venue, but, unsurprisingly, nothing goes smoothly as planned. Directed by Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall<\/em> and Neighbors), <\/em>the movie feels like a familiar throwback to the 2000s.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-5th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-05","last_updated":"1774783465","assets":[{"id":"736463","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"You're Cordially Invited","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the raunchy movie You're Cordially Invited<\/em>, Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon face a mortifying conundrum: Their families' destination weddings have been double-booked for the same weekend. They reluctantly agree to share the venue, but, unsurprisingly, nothing goes smoothly as planned. Directed by Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall<\/em> and Neighbors), <\/em>the movie feels like a familiar throwback to the 2000s.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a><\/em><\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578876","duration":"16203486","airdate":"2025-02-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a71442a4-52d1-4b37-85d9-d4eef40c7c51\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a71442a4-52d1-4b37-85d9-d4eef40c7c51&t=podcast&e=1229167029&p=510282&d=1012&size=16203486\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783465"}]},{"id":"578933","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"65","title":"Love Hurts And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new action movie Love Hurts<\/em>, Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan stars as a real estate agent who has remade his life after leaving the employ of his terrifying gangster brother. But when a beautiful and mysterious former associate (Ariana DeBose) returns into his life, everything goes haywire. The movie has hand fighting and a touch of romance--just in time for Valentine's Day.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-07","last_updated":"1774783465","assets":[{"id":"736584","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Love Hurts And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new action movie Love Hurts<\/em>, Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan stars as a real estate agent who has remade his life after leaving the employ of his terrifying gangster brother. But when a beautiful and mysterious former associate (Ariana DeBose) returns into his life, everything goes haywire. The movie has hand fighting and a touch of romance--just in time for Valentine's Day.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578933","duration":"20432397","airdate":"2025-02-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a10eb1b7-e699-4093-b5b8-61e49e65becb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a10eb1b7-e699-4093-b5b8-61e49e65becb&t=podcast&e=1229744843&p=510282&d=1276&size=20432397\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783465"}]},{"id":"578990","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"66","title":"2025 Super Bowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At this year's Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. During the halftime show, Kendrick Lamar performed his Grammy-winning diss track \"Not Like Us,\" and brought out special guests Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and SZA. And we watched plenty of commercials featuring celebrities.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-10","last_updated":"1774783466","assets":[{"id":"736910","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Super Bowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At this year's Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. During the halftime show, Kendrick Lamar performed his Grammy-winning diss track \"Not Like Us,\" and brought out special guests Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and SZA. And we watched plenty of commercials featuring celebrities.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"578990","duration":"16601405","airdate":"2025-02-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dd8fa170-c282-46cd-9016-167c2a7caa8c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dd8fa170-c282-46cd-9016-167c2a7caa8c&t=podcast&e=1230862343&p=510282&d=1037&size=16601405\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783466"}]},{"id":"579009","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"67","title":"Guide To Great Shows On Network TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the age of streaming content and \"Prestige TV\" it's easy to forget that old school TV networks are still out here, pumping out television shows. ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have launched new series that adopt familiar formats - cop shows, lawyer shows, doctor shows - but each has something special to recommend it. So we're talking about St. Denis Medical, Doc, Doctor Odyssey, Matlock<\/em> and High Potential. <\/em>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-11","last_updated":"1774783467","assets":[{"id":"736963","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Guide To Great Shows On Network TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the age of streaming content and \"Prestige TV\" it's easy to forget that old school TV networks are still out here, pumping out television shows. ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have launched new series that adopt familiar formats - cop shows, lawyer shows, doctor shows - but each has something special to recommend it. So we're talking about St. Denis Medical, Doc, Doctor Odyssey, Matlock<\/em> and High Potential. <\/em>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579009","duration":"21837158","airdate":"2025-02-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/48398666-7e4b-4ac4-93d0-540bbb80a4c6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=48398666-7e4b-4ac4-93d0-540bbb80a4c6&t=podcast&e=1230674441&p=510282&d=1364&size=21837158\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783467"}]},{"id":"579049","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"68","title":"The Substance","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Substance<\/em> is a bloody, campy, fiercely feminist body horror film. Demi Moore plays a TV aerobics instructor who learns of a mysterious drug that causes another younger, entirely separate version of herself (Margaret Qualley) to splurt out of her back and assume her consciousness. The movie has earned Moore her first Oscar nomination, and she's the frontrunner in this year's best actress race. So we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit our conversation about the movie.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees - and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-13th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-13","last_updated":"1774783468","assets":[{"id":"737078","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Substance","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Substance<\/em> is a bloody, campy, fiercely feminist body horror film. 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Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579049","duration":"17652133","airdate":"2025-02-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/068b5666-54a2-4909-8b5c-01cb526fd15e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=068b5666-54a2-4909-8b5c-01cb526fd15e&t=podcast&e=1231104435&p=510282&d=1103&size=17652133\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-13th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783468"}]},{"id":"579094","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"69","title":"Captain America: Brave New World And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Anthony Mackie is the new Captain America, and he's finally got his own movie. 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Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-14","last_updated":"1774783468","assets":[{"id":"737186","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Captain America: Brave New World And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Anthony Mackie is the new Captain America, and he's finally got his own movie. 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Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579094","duration":"24981905","airdate":"2025-02-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/250c772c-55e4-4470-8034-19a4c0c6e211\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=250c772c-55e4-4470-8034-19a4c0c6e211&t=podcast&e=1231335536&p=510282&d=1561&size=24981905\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783468"}]},{"id":"579123","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"70","title":"Paddington In Peru","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Paddington In Peru,<\/em> Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. 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Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-17","last_updated":"1774783469","assets":[{"id":"737494","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Paddington In Peru","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Paddington In Peru,<\/em> Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. 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Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579123","duration":"17535522","airdate":"2025-02-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1918db88-1a92-464f-a458-e767ee43ae1c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1918db88-1a92-464f-a458-e767ee43ae1c&t=podcast&e=1232637577&p=510282&d=1095&size=17535522\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-17th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783469"}]},{"id":"579148","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"71","title":"We Fantasy Cast The Traitors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Peacock reality show The Traitors<\/em> continues to be a delightful mix of treachery, foolishness, and Alan Cumming's outfits. In the United States, the cast is made up exclusively of so-called celebrities. So today on the show we're fantasy casting who we think should be on the next season of The Traitors<\/em>.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees - and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-18th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-18","last_updated":"1774783470","assets":[{"id":"737550","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We Fantasy Cast The Traitors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Peacock reality show The Traitors<\/em> continues to be a delightful mix of treachery, foolishness, and Alan Cumming's outfits. In the United States, the cast is made up exclusively of so-called celebrities. So today on the show we're fantasy casting who we think should be on the next season of The Traitors<\/em>.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees - and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579148","duration":"21555871","airdate":"2025-02-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d99b02d4-5e49-4175-8986-a45c844d5e19\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d99b02d4-5e49-4175-8986-a45c844d5e19&t=podcast&e=1232304347&p=510282&d=1347&size=21555871\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-18th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783470"}]},{"id":"579169","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"72","title":"Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For more than 20 years on screen, Bridget Jones has been making her way through dating, working, having a baby, and even ending up in jail. Now in the fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy<\/em>, Bridget (Rene Zellweger) is dealing with a whole new phase of life, and a new pair of possible love interests.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees - and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-19th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-19","last_updated":"1774783470","assets":[{"id":"737610","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"For more than 20 years on screen, Bridget Jones has been making her way through dating, working, having a baby, and even ending up in jail. Now in the fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy<\/em>, Bridget (Rene Zellweger) is dealing with a whole new phase of life, and a new pair of possible love interests.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees - and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.<\/a> Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579169","duration":"16692916","airdate":"2025-02-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/ffde7121-bd72-430d-a201-270c8be3a374\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=ffde7121-bd72-430d-a201-270c8be3a374&t=podcast&e=1232435545&p=510282&d=1043&size=16692916\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783470"}]},{"id":"579226","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"73","title":"The Monkey And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new horror-comedy The Monkey<\/em>, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and directed by Osgood Perkins, who made last year's Longlegs<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-02-21","last_updated":"1774783471","assets":[{"id":"737736","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Monkey And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new horror-comedy The Monkey<\/em>, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. 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Today, we're talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar on their mantle -- including Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, and Regina Hall.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-24","last_updated":"1774783472","assets":[{"id":"738046","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Actors Who've Never Been Nominated For An Oscar, But Should Win","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The standard line for awards season goes: \"It's an honor just to be nominated.\" But when it comes to the Oscars, there's quite a long list of great performers who have never received this honor. Today, we're talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar on their mantle -- including Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, and Regina Hall.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579280","duration":"21762761","airdate":"2025-02-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0ad297f7-2246-4d75-8d67-513fc1a55878\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0ad297f7-2246-4d75-8d67-513fc1a55878&t=podcast&e=1233894760&p=510282&d=1360&size=21762761\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783472"}]},{"id":"579307","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"75","title":"Zero Day","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series Zero Day<\/em> begins with a terrifying moment in which everything in the United States goes briefly offline. 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Thousands of people die, and even after everything is restored, a widespread panic leads to a government investigation of who did it. With a cast headed by Robert De Niro and Angela Bassett, the show hopes to be a paranoid political thriller for our times.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579307","duration":"14373661","airdate":"2025-02-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b81b4ea6-9030-45ab-9806-32826932a527\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b81b4ea6-9030-45ab-9806-32826932a527&t=podcast&e=1233779207&p=510282&d=898&size=14373661\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783472"}]},{"id":"579351","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"76","title":"Paradise","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Hulu's twisty drama series Paradise<\/em>, Sterling K. 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Paradise <\/em>was created by Dan Fogelman, who created the hit show This Is Us.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579351","duration":"19064835","airdate":"2025-02-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fed18351-4d1e-493f-b32c-89a040410a16\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fed18351-4d1e-493f-b32c-89a040410a16&t=podcast&e=1234145478&p=510282&d=1191&size=19064835\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783473"}]},{"id":"579383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"77","title":"2025 Oscars Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominees include Wicked<\/em>, The Substance<\/em>, Emilia Perez<\/em>, and Conclave<\/em>. And we watched all the nominated movies so you don't have to. We're making some bold predictions for who will win, plus vouching for who should<\/em> take home those shiny gold statues.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-02-28","last_updated":"1774783474","assets":[{"id":"738295","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Oscars Guide And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscar nominees include Wicked<\/em>, The Substance<\/em>, Emilia Perez<\/em>, and Conclave<\/em>. 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We also recap the hilarious bits from host Conan O'Brien, the long and discursive speeches, and show stopping musical numbers.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-03-03","last_updated":"1774783475","assets":[{"id":"738664","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Our 2025 Oscars Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscars was a big night for <\/em>Sean Baker's Anora<\/em>, including wins for best picture and director. 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We also recap the hilarious bits from host Conan O'Brien, the long and discursive speeches, and show stopping musical numbers.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579442","duration":"24543444","airdate":"2025-03-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fe5583c8-4e67-411b-9bb6-9504553eaa5f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fe5583c8-4e67-411b-9bb6-9504553eaa5f&t=podcast&e=1236242664&p=510282&d=1533&size=24543444\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783475"}]},{"id":"579483","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"79","title":"Favorite SNL Musical Moments","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Perhaps you've heard that Saturday Night Live<\/em> is celebrating its 50th anniversary -- they've mentioned it once or twice. From Lazy Sunday to Domingo to a ton of iconic musical performances, SNL<\/em>'s had a long and fascinating relationship with music. Today, we're talking about some of our favorite SNL <\/em>musical moments.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-5th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-05","last_updated":"1774783475","assets":[{"id":"738750","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Favorite SNL Musical Moments","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Perhaps you've heard that Saturday Night Live<\/em> is celebrating its 50th anniversary -- they've mentioned it once or twice. From Lazy Sunday to Domingo to a ton of iconic musical performances, SNL<\/em>'s had a long and fascinating relationship with music. Today, we're talking about some of our favorite SNL <\/em>musical moments.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579483","duration":"18167894","airdate":"2025-03-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/25ff1d47-7b9c-4e1e-94b7-c69b66440a65\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=25ff1d47-7b9c-4e1e-94b7-c69b66440a65&t=podcast&e=1235758716&p=510282&d=1135&size=18167894\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783475"}]},{"id":"579505","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"80","title":"Terrible But Bingeable TV shows","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What is it about a show that turns you into a bitter-ender, that keeps you dutifully watching every last episode, long after the train has jumped the tracks? Even when you know it's not good, but, for you anyway, it's just good enough to muddle through, all the way to the finale? Today, we're revisiting our conversation about terrible but bingeable TV showsTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-06","last_updated":"1774783476","assets":[{"id":"738809","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Terrible But Bingeable TV shows","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What is it about a show that turns you into a bitter-ender, that keeps you dutifully watching every last episode, long after the train has jumped the tracks? Even when you know it's not good, but, for you anyway, it's just good enough to muddle through, all the way to the finale? Today, we're revisiting our conversation about terrible but bingeable TV showsTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579505","duration":"22204544","airdate":"2025-03-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fb5452c7-2720-4e1f-a049-34883bdd42be\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fb5452c7-2720-4e1f-a049-34883bdd42be&t=podcast&e=1235939382&p=510282&d=1387&size=22204544\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783476"}]},{"id":"579534","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"81","title":"Mickey 17 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Mickey 17<\/em> is writer-director Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to the Oscar-winning film Parasite<\/em>. In the sharply satirical sci-fi film, Robert Pattinson is a manual laborer on a spaceship who just keeps dying. But then he gets reprinted - his memories get downloaded into a new body. What could go wrong? The film also stars Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, and Naomi Ackie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-07","last_updated":"1774783477","assets":[{"id":"738874","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mickey 17 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Mickey 17<\/em> is writer-director Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to the Oscar-winning film Parasite<\/em>. In the sharply satirical sci-fi film, Robert Pattinson is a manual laborer on a spaceship who just keeps dying. But then he gets reprinted - his memories get downloaded into a new body. What could go wrong? The film also stars Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, and Naomi Ackie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579534","duration":"23669073","airdate":"2025-03-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/75465db2-01fa-4982-a8a7-1e99bea54c04\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=75465db2-01fa-4982-a8a7-1e99bea54c04&t=podcast&e=1236538085&p=510282&d=1479&size=23669073\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783477"}]},{"id":"579577","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"82","title":"Best Moments In Live TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Live television is all about high risk, high reward. Whether it's musical performances, awards ceremonies, sports events, or comedy shows, there's an electric charge to watching something as it's happening. Today, we're debating the greatest moments of live television in pop culture - including a viral news blooper, John Travolta's \"Adele Dazeem\" flub at the Oscars, Kanye stating \"George Bush doesn't care about Black people\", and The Beatles making their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show<\/em>. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-10","last_updated":"1774783477","assets":[{"id":"739224","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Moments In Live TV","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Live television is all about high risk, high reward. Whether it's musical performances, awards ceremonies, sports events, or comedy shows, there's an electric charge to watching something as it's happening. Today, we're debating the greatest moments of live television in pop culture - including a viral news blooper, John Travolta's \"Adele Dazeem\" flub at the Oscars, Kanye stating \"George Bush doesn't care about Black people\", and The Beatles making their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show<\/em>. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579577","duration":"19695535","airdate":"2025-03-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c9f4a3a8-6bfc-4bb6-9cae-058d6bc91689\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c9f4a3a8-6bfc-4bb6-9cae-058d6bc91689&t=podcast&e=1237470063&p=510282&d=1230&size=19695535\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783477"}]},{"id":"579627","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"83","title":"Lady Gaga's Mayhem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Lady Gaga has kept busy as a singer and actor, but it's been five years since she's released a full-blown pop album. Now, she's back with Mayhem<\/em>, which has already produced three hits -- including the chart-topping Bruno Mars duet \"Die With A Smile.\" It's got bangers, it's got ballads, it's Lady Gaga through and through. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-12","last_updated":"1774783478","assets":[{"id":"739343","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Lady Gaga's Mayhem","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Lady Gaga has kept busy as a singer and actor, but it's been five years since she's released a full-blown pop album. Now, she's back with Mayhem<\/em>, which has already produced three hits -- including the chart-topping Bruno Mars duet \"Die With A Smile.\" It's got bangers, it's got ballads, it's Lady Gaga through and through. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579627","duration":"21066441","airdate":"2025-03-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6ad83971-b6aa-46eb-aefb-e9030048cd06\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6ad83971-b6aa-46eb-aefb-e9030048cd06&t=podcast&e=1237991530&p=510282&d=1316&size=21066441\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783478"}]},{"id":"579647","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"84","title":"On Becoming a Guinea Fowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You should watch the surreal new movie On Becoming a Guinea Fowl<\/em>. It opens with a Zambian woman finding her uncle's body on the road. His death brings the family together from near and far, but also resurfaces old wounds -- wounds the elders would much rather ignore. It's a powerful story about the silence that keeps families from breaking, but only in superficial ways, and with devastating consequences. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-13th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-13","last_updated":"1774783479","assets":[{"id":"739401","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"On Becoming a Guinea Fowl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You should watch the surreal new movie On Becoming a Guinea Fowl<\/em>. It opens with a Zambian woman finding her uncle's body on the road. His death brings the family together from near and far, but also resurfaces old wounds -- wounds the elders would much rather ignore. It's a powerful story about the silence that keeps families from breaking, but only in superficial ways, and with devastating consequences. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579647","duration":"16653628","airdate":"2025-03-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d9dced34-1276-475b-ad25-05853843e757\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d9dced34-1276-475b-ad25-05853843e757&t=podcast&e=1238261961&p=510282&d=1040&size=16653628\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-13th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783479"}]},{"id":"579678","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"85","title":"Black Bag And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The cool, stylish new Steven Soderbergh film Black Bag<\/em> is about a group of British spies who discover there's a traitor in their midst. It stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. He's a lie detector expert; she's one of his chief suspects. The thing is: They're married.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-14","last_updated":"1774783480","assets":[{"id":"739462","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Black Bag And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The cool, stylish new Steven Soderbergh film Black Bag<\/em> is about a group of British spies who discover there's a traitor in their midst. It stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. He's a lie detector expert; she's one of his chief suspects. 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That happens in a big and very bloody way when she gets kidnapped by bank robbers, and he sets out to rescue her.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579770","duration":"11758908","airdate":"2025-03-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1ba67a47-2982-4b64-97e8-5e80da161998\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1ba67a47-2982-4b64-97e8-5e80da161998&t=podcast&e=1239428622&p=510282&d=734&size=11758908\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783482"}]},{"id":"579826","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"89","title":"Snow White And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs <\/em>was Disney's first fully animated feature film back in 1937. 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Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, while Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen with a magic mirror and terrible intentions.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-03-21","last_updated":"1774783482","assets":[{"id":"740104","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Snow White And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs <\/em>was Disney's first fully animated feature film back in 1937. 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He has undergone a process called severance, which separates your work self and home self.Listen to Short Wave's episode about Severance.<\/em><\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579875","duration":"20502614","airdate":"2025-03-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b1b30fa2-bb5c-4e7b-9e28-5940395eb123\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b1b30fa2-bb5c-4e7b-9e28-5940395eb123&t=podcast&e=1241163685&p=510282&d=1281&size=20502614\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783483"}]},{"id":"579900","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"91","title":"Dope Thief","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Apple TV+ series Dope Thief<\/em> is a great high-stakes crime thriller to stream now. 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His luck runs out, however, when he and his buddy-in-crime (Wagner Moura) mess with the wrong house.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-25th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-25","last_updated":"1774783484","assets":[{"id":"740484","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Dope Thief","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Apple TV+ series Dope Thief<\/em> is a great high-stakes crime thriller to stream now. 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His luck runs out, however, when he and his buddy-in-crime (Wagner Moura) mess with the wrong house.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579900","duration":"16209756","airdate":"2025-03-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/14af1d1b-9e22-4f1f-8a95-98655228ca1a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=14af1d1b-9e22-4f1f-8a95-98655228ca1a&t=podcast&e=1240671746&p=510282&d=1013&size=16209756\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783484"}]},{"id":"579925","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"92","title":"The Residence","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series The Residence<\/em>, a dead body shows up in an awkward location: the White House. 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She's joined by a cast that includes Giancarlo Esposito, Ken Marino, Randall Park, Kylie Minogue, and many others.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579925","duration":"19002141","airdate":"2025-03-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/76ee260d-a109-4093-aba7-5a13638f36c6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=76ee260d-a109-4093-aba7-5a13638f36c6&t=podcast&e=1240892107&p=510282&d=1187&size=19002141\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783485"}]},{"id":"579983","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"93","title":"Death Of A Unicorn And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Death of a Unicorn<\/em>, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star as dad and daughter facing off against some angry-as-hell horned beasts. 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Grant, and Ta Leoni.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-03-28","last_updated":"1774783486","assets":[{"id":"740677","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Death Of A Unicorn And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Death of a Unicorn<\/em>, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star as dad and daughter facing off against some angry-as-hell horned beasts. Like so many creature features, it poses a direct question amid all the chaos and carnage: Who's the real<\/em> monster here? 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Grant, and Ta Leoni.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"579983","duration":"16530748","airdate":"2025-03-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a81a55e3-205a-4948-8806-c0988c21b5fe\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a81a55e3-205a-4948-8806-c0988c21b5fe&t=podcast&e=1241388978&p=510282&d=1033&size=16530748\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783486"}]},{"id":"580033","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"94","title":"The Studio","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the very funny new satire The Studio, <\/em>Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head desperately trying to do a job he's afraid of failing at every single day. 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Survival of the Thickest<\/em> just returned for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-1st-2025","airdate":"2025-04-01","last_updated":"1773575267","assets":[{"id":"741084","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Survival Of The Thickest","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The delightful Netflix series Survival of the Thickest<\/em> is about an up-and-coming stylist whose professional and personal ambitions go sideways when she finds herself newly single. With the help of her best friends, she recalibrates her life and steps outside her comfort zone to varying results. It stars the charming comedian Michelle Buteau, who also co-created the show. Survival of the Thickest<\/em> just returned for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580052","duration":"16483101","airdate":"2025-04-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR6193688433.mp3?d=1030&size=16483101&e=1241995544&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-1st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1773575267"}]},{"id":"580083","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"101","title":"Daredevil: Born Again","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Daredevil: Born Again<\/em>, Charlie Cox returns as everyone's favorite blind-but-with-heightened-senses Marvel superhero. 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This time out, he hangs up his horns and throws himself into his career as a lawyer. At the same time, the criminal mastermind Kingpin (played by Vincent D'Onofrio) decides to go straight and run for mayor of New York City. The two men declare a truce, but will it last?To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580083","duration":"15056628","airdate":"2025-04-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR2634057476.mp3?d=941&size=15056628&e=1242229727&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-2nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1773575267"}]},{"id":"580129","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"102","title":"A Minecraft Movie And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Based on the best-selling game, A Minecraft Movie <\/em>stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa in a goofy and sprawling adventure full of blocky animals and magical macguffins. Directed by Jared Hess (Nacho Libre<\/em>, Napoleon Dynamite<\/em>), the film also features Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-04","last_updated":"1773575268","assets":[{"id":"741276","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Minecraft Movie And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Based on the best-selling game, A Minecraft Movie <\/em>stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa in a goofy and sprawling adventure full of blocky animals and magical macguffins. Directed by Jared Hess (Nacho Libre<\/em>, Napoleon Dynamite<\/em>), the film also features Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580129","duration":"19359914","airdate":"2025-04-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/NPR8052462619.mp3?d=1209&size=19359914&e=1242780119&t=podcast&p=510282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1773575268"}]},{"id":"580217","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"95","title":"The White Lotus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Season three of The White Lotus<\/em> just wrapped up, but not before serving up a tropical buffet of sex, betrayal, violence, revenge, privilege, incest, drugs, death, and spirituality. We finally found out whose dead body was floating in the pond way back in the season premiere. From creator Mike White, this season stars Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Wood, Parker Posey, and Lisa of BLACKPINK fame.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-07","last_updated":"1774783489","assets":[{"id":"741661","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The White Lotus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Season three of The White Lotus<\/em> just wrapped up, but not before serving up a tropical buffet of sex, betrayal, violence, revenge, privilege, incest, drugs, death, and spirituality. We finally found out whose dead body was floating in the pond way back in the season premiere. From creator Mike White, this season stars Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Wood, Parker Posey, and Lisa of BLACKPINK fame.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580217","duration":"22665553","airdate":"2025-04-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e0cc3c11-bb1b-455f-b3f8-dfcb68078cbd\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e0cc3c11-bb1b-455f-b3f8-dfcb68078cbd&t=podcast&e=1243384815&p=510282&d=1416&size=22665553\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783489"}]},{"id":"580247","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"96","title":"Dying For Sex","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The premise might be a tough sell: a young woman attempts to finally own her sexuality following a terminal diagnosis. In the new show Dying For Sex, <\/em>Michelle Williams stars as a cancer patient confronting the unsatisfying relationships in her life. The series is also a raunchy sex comedy that suggests it's never too late to insist on your own happiness. And it's got a stellar cast, including Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, and Sissy Spacek.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-09","last_updated":"1774783490","assets":[{"id":"741754","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Dying For Sex","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The premise might be a tough sell: a young woman attempts to finally own her sexuality following a terminal diagnosis. In the new show Dying For Sex, <\/em>Michelle Williams stars as a cancer patient confronting the unsatisfying relationships in her life. The series is also a raunchy sex comedy that suggests it's never too late to insist on your own happiness. And it's got a stellar cast, including Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, and Sissy Spacek.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580247","duration":"21336443","airdate":"2025-04-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/43fba658-a64b-4238-bae9-711b2c5bdcfa\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=43fba658-a64b-4238-bae9-711b2c5bdcfa&t=podcast&e=1243652722&p=510282&d=1333&size=21336443\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-9th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783490"}]},{"id":"580275","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"97","title":"Pop Culture That Changed Our Minds","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At a certain point, most of us settle into a groove with our pop culture consumption. We know what we love and what we're not into. But sometimes, all it takes is one great outlier or a willingness to step outside our comfort zone to make us reconsider what we don't like. Today we're talking about our pop culture revelations, including Friday Night Lights<\/em>, Train to Busan<\/em>, the poetry of Mary Oliver, and Watchmen<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-10","last_updated":"1774783491","assets":[{"id":"741818","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Pop Culture That Changed Our Minds","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At a certain point, most of us settle into a groove with our pop culture consumption. We know what we love and what we're not into. But sometimes, all it takes is one great outlier or a willingness to step outside our comfort zone to make us reconsider what we don't like. Today we're talking about our pop culture revelations, including Friday Night Lights<\/em>, Train to Busan<\/em>, the poetry of Mary Oliver, and Watchmen<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580275","duration":"21739356","airdate":"2025-04-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/24ca140d-8f0e-4c01-bd99-1fb5232381ab\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=24ca140d-8f0e-4c01-bd99-1fb5232381ab&t=podcast&e=1243870140&p=510282&d=1358&size=21739356\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-april-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783491"}]},{"id":"580304","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"98","title":"Drop And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the bonkers thriller Drop<\/em>, Meghann Fahy plays a woman whose first date goes off the rails when she starts getting increasingly alarming message drops from someone nearby. And this potentially romantic dinner turns into a life-or-death situation, real quick.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-11","last_updated":"1774783493","assets":[{"id":"741887","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Drop And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the bonkers thriller Drop<\/em>, Meghann Fahy plays a woman whose first date goes off the rails when she starts getting increasingly alarming message drops from someone nearby. And this potentially romantic dinner turns into a life-or-death situation, real quick.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"580304","duration":"19034324","airdate":"2025-04-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/2b3411c8-6d84-4a7c-9bc1-c4bd8d0fe193\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=2b3411c8-6d84-4a7c-9bc1-c4bd8d0fe193&t=podcast&e=1244093044&p=510282&d=1189&size=19034324\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783493"}]},{"id":"581743","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"99","title":"Warfare","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Warfare<\/em> dispenses with a lot of things you've come to expect from Hollywood war movies. It's based on the memories of a platoon of Navy SEALS, and attempts to capture the chaos of one specific Iraq War conflict as accurately as possible. The only thing Hollywood about it is its cast of young actors, including Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Kit Connor and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-14","last_updated":"1774783494","assets":[{"id":"743579","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Warfare","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new film Warfare<\/em> dispenses with a lot of things you've come to expect from Hollywood war movies. It's based on the memories of a platoon of Navy SEALS, and attempts to capture the chaos of one specific Iraq War conflict as accurately as possible. The only thing Hollywood about it is its cast of young actors, including Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Kit Connor and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"581743","duration":"14972178","airdate":"2025-04-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f69871b0-ae82-4da3-a03a-6d8858c31407\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f69871b0-ae82-4da3-a03a-6d8858c31407&t=podcast&e=1245273506&p=510282&d=935&size=14972178\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783494"}]},{"id":"581772","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"100","title":"Doctor Who","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The last season of the venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who<\/em> brought a lot of change. The Doctor is now played by Ncuti Gatwa, who is Black and openly queer. And it marked the return of the showrunner who birthed the modern era of Doctor Who<\/em>. The show just returned for a new season on Disney+, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-15","last_updated":"1774783495","assets":[{"id":"743644","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Doctor Who","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The last season of the venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who<\/em> brought a lot of change. The Doctor is now played by Ncuti Gatwa, who is Black and openly queer. And it marked the return of the showrunner who birthed the modern era of Doctor Who<\/em>. The show just returned for a new season on Disney+, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"581772","duration":"24629961","airdate":"2025-04-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/78300f54-e49b-4ae2-9b41-43b0b22444a5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=78300f54-e49b-4ae2-9b41-43b0b22444a5&t=podcast&e=1244802168&p=510282&d=1539&size=24629961\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783495"}]},{"id":"581793","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"101","title":"Your Friends And Neighbors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors<\/em>, a very rich guy reacts to becoming a bit less rich by turning to a life of crime. Played by Jon Hamm, in full charming-but-morally-compromised mode, he starts sneaking into people's and taking their stuff. Part drama and part dark comedy about rich jerks, the series also stars Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-16","last_updated":"1774783497","assets":[{"id":"743698","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Your Friends And Neighbors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors<\/em>, a very rich guy reacts to becoming a bit less rich by turning to a life of crime. 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Directed by Andrew Ahn (Fire Island<\/em>), the film offers a modern take on Ang Lee's classic queer film.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"581913","duration":"17545553","airdate":"2025-04-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e6b903ef-44eb-474d-a06a-bdfd319af339\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e6b903ef-44eb-474d-a06a-bdfd319af339&t=podcast&e=1246322305&p=510282&d=1096&size=17545553\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-april-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783501"}]},{"id":"581933","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"105","title":"Conclave","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Pope Francis' death not only led to an outpouring of remembrances. 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It also unleashed a new wave of memes from the Oscar-nominated movie Conclave<\/em>. It tells a very fun and very fictional story of the secretive process by which a pope is replaced. It's a twisty political thriller, it's a tense jury drama, and it's got some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic Church. 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Maybe it's the season of actually good superhero movies, like The Fantastic Four<\/em> and Superman<\/em>. We've got a guide to the movies and TV we're most excited about this summer, including M3gan 2.0<\/em>, Pixar's Elio<\/em>, and Mission: Impossible<\/em>. Amazon supports NPR and pays to distribute some of our content. <\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"581984","duration":"27379297","airdate":"2025-04-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e149aba8-b5f1-4746-bde7-949e1d6a8323\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e149aba8-b5f1-4746-bde7-949e1d6a8323&t=podcast&e=1247139352&p=510282&d=1711&size=27379297\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-april-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783503"}]},{"id":"582027","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"107","title":"toile","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"toile <\/em>is the latest series from Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of Gilmore Girls<\/em> and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em>. 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But can a comedy set in the rarified world of professional ballet find its audience - and be funny? toile<\/em> is streaming on Prime Video.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-04-28","last_updated":"1774783505","assets":[{"id":"744694","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"toile","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"toile <\/em>is the latest series from Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of Gilmore Girls<\/em> and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em>. It's about the wacky goings-on between two prestigious but struggling ballet companies, one in New York, and one in Paris. You'll see some of your favorite actors from the Gilmore and Maisel universes all speaking that signature rapid-fire, joke-dense patter. But can a comedy set in the rarified world of professional ballet find its audience - and be funny? toile<\/em> is streaming on Prime Video.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582027","duration":"16820394","airdate":"2025-04-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6d1721b2-a565-4141-b444-de62f0ef845c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6d1721b2-a565-4141-b444-de62f0ef845c&t=podcast&e=1248091509&p=510282&d=1051&size=16820394\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-april-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783505"}]},{"id":"582055","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"108","title":"Why We Love TV Weddings","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Weddings make great fodder for TV writers. 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Many are dystopian hellscapes and stressful workplaces. But other TV shows are a fun hang. Today, we're talking about TV shows where we'd like to live -- including Game of Thrones<\/em>, Derry Girls<\/em>, Parks and Recreation<\/em>, and Gilligan's Island<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-1st-2025","airdate":"2025-05-01","last_updated":"1774783507","assets":[{"id":"744880","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The TV Show I'd Like To Live In","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you wanted to escape reality and move to a fictional TV world, where would you live? Many are dystopian hellscapes and stressful workplaces. 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Today, we're talking about TV shows where we'd like to live -- including Game of Thrones<\/em>, Derry Girls<\/em>, Parks and Recreation<\/em>, and Gilligan's Island<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582103","duration":"18828688","airdate":"2025-05-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d8b8b19e-ba43-4a93-912b-c71025c48ae9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d8b8b19e-ba43-4a93-912b-c71025c48ae9&t=podcast&e=1248444369&p=510282&d=1176&size=18828688\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-1st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783507"}]},{"id":"582131","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"110","title":"Thunderbolts*","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Thunderbolts*<\/em> is the latest Marvel movie and this one's a bit more fun than they've been lately. It stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and emotionally broken super-people who've done some very bad things. 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It's about a group of couples whose friendship dynamic is rocked by their midlife crises. The impressive cast includes Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and Steve Carell. 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It's about a group of couples whose friendship dynamic is rocked by their midlife crises. The impressive cast includes Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and Steve Carell. And while the jokes may not fly quite as fast as they did on 30 Rock<\/em>, Fey's comedic sensibilities are written all over it.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582175","duration":"18560776","airdate":"2025-05-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c375ea3f-e8a2-4a7e-a682-83411b117961\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c375ea3f-e8a2-4a7e-a682-83411b117961&t=podcast&e=1249919779&p=510282&d=1160&size=18560776\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783510"}]},{"id":"582208","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"112","title":"The Met Gala","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Monday was fashion's biggest night: the Met Gala. And our pal Brittany Luse was paying attention to all the best and worst dressed. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A Minute <\/em>- they've got a recap of the highs and lows of the night.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-06","last_updated":"1774783511","assets":[{"id":"745389","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Met Gala","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Monday was fashion's biggest night: the Met Gala. And our pal Brittany Luse was paying attention to all the best and worst dressed. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A Minute <\/em>- they've got a recap of the highs and lows of the night.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582208","duration":"18984587","airdate":"2025-05-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/ce1cddf4-f332-422a-a45f-90dcef16cc62\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=ce1cddf4-f332-422a-a45f-90dcef16cc62&t=podcast&e=1249331168&p=510282&d=1186&size=18984587\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783511"}]},{"id":"582221","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"113","title":"Another Simple Favor","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Another Simple Favor<\/em> reunites Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in a new movie full of murder, deceit, and great hats. 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Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/em><\/a> Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em><\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-07","last_updated":"1774783513","assets":[{"id":"745423","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Another Simple Favor","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Another Simple Favor<\/em> reunites Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in a new movie full of murder, deceit, and great hats. Set at a splashy wedding in Capri, it turns out you can't keep a good - or in this case, a very bad - woman down. Directed by Paul Feig (A Simple Favor<\/em>, Bridesmaids<\/em>), the film also stars Henry Golding, Allison Janney and Elizabeth Perkins. It's streaming on Prime Video. Amazon supports NPR and pays to distribute some of our content. 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And they're all packed onto a plane together. Plus, what's making us happy, including a classic R&B song, a new sports documentary series and a iconic thriller.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-09","last_updated":"1774783514","assets":[{"id":"745551","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Fight Or Flight","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new action movie Fight or Flight<\/em> finds Josh Hartnett playing a onetime Secret Service agent who is pressured into one more job: fighting off a series of increasingly over-the-top assassins trying to kill a mysterious criminal. And they're all packed onto a plane together. Plus, what's making us happy, including a classic R&B song, a new sports documentary series and a iconic thriller.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582275","duration":"22533896","airdate":"2025-05-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4e8810df-6c7c-4686-8c22-d4bb50db556e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4e8810df-6c7c-4686-8c22-d4bb50db556e&t=podcast&e=1250191974&p=510282&d=1408&size=22533896\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-9th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783514"}]},{"id":"582328","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"115","title":"The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you're a celeb visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show<\/em>, it's almost guaranteed you're going to make your way down the Spirit Tunnel - and possibly go viral. In just a few seconds, these videos can reveal a lot about a celeb's personality and persona: Do they have rhythm? Are they any good at improv? And how famous are they, really<\/em>? The answers are (sometimes) really surprising!To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-12","last_updated":"1774783515","assets":[{"id":"745967","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you're a celeb visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show<\/em>, it's almost guaranteed you're going to make your way down the Spirit Tunnel - and possibly go viral. In just a few seconds, these videos can reveal a lot about a celeb's personality and persona: Do they have rhythm? Are they any good at improv? And how famous are they, really<\/em>? The answers are (sometimes) really surprising!To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582328","duration":"19405889","airdate":"2025-05-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/7175889f-78b7-4da4-807a-957cd165e9fe\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=7175889f-78b7-4da4-807a-957cd165e9fe&t=podcast&e=1250902329&p=510282&d=1212&size=19405889\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783515"}]},{"id":"582374","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"116","title":"Forever","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's not easy being a teenager in love. The hormones are raging, the parents are parenting, and the pressure is on to figure out life after senior year. Judy Blume tackled this in her 1975 novel Forever. <\/em>It's now been reminaged as a Netflix series centering on a pair of Black high schoolers from showrunner Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends). A<\/em>nd it thoughtfully captures the pangs and joys of young romance in a modern context.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-14","last_updated":"1774783517","assets":[{"id":"746088","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Forever","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's not easy being a teenager in love. The hormones are raging, the parents are parenting, and the pressure is on to figure out life after senior year. Judy Blume tackled this in her 1975 novel Forever. <\/em>It's now been reminaged as a Netflix series centering on a pair of Black high schoolers from showrunner Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends). A<\/em>nd it thoughtfully captures the pangs and joys of young romance in a modern context.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582374","duration":"20892570","airdate":"2025-05-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/327ca000-f39e-4721-8526-13afa1671d97\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=327ca000-f39e-4721-8526-13afa1671d97&t=podcast&e=1251284846&p=510282&d=1305&size=20892570\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783517"}]},{"id":"582408","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"117","title":"The Star Wars Prequels","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When the Star Wars<\/em> prequels came out, they were polarizing for fans of George Lucas' beloved space opera. The three films - The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones <\/em>and Revenge of the Sith<\/em> - followed Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. It's been 20 years since the final prequel hit theaters, so it seems like a fitting time to reevaluate the movies.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-15","last_updated":"1774783518","assets":[{"id":"746154","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Star Wars Prequels","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When the Star Wars<\/em> prequels came out, they were polarizing for fans of George Lucas' beloved space opera. The three films - The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones <\/em>and Revenge of the Sith<\/em> - followed Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. It's been 20 years since the final prequel hit theaters, so it seems like a fitting time to reevaluate the movies.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582408","duration":"22805987","airdate":"2025-05-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0196c94e-056d-45ae-9ae5-3ea53f434bff\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0196c94e-056d-45ae-9ae5-3ea53f434bff&t=podcast&e=1251545865&p=510282&d=1425&size=22805987\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783518"}]},{"id":"582468","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"118","title":"Final Destination Bloodlines","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You can't beat death. That's the message of the Final Destination <\/em>film franchise. Almost 15 years after the last new installment, we're back with Final Destination Bloodline<\/em>s, a movie all about the fact that you really, really, really <\/em>can't beat death. It will come for you, and in fact, it may come for your whole family -- in the most convoluted, bloody, gnarly ways it possibly can.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-16","last_updated":"1774783519","assets":[{"id":"748067","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Final Destination Bloodlines","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"You can't beat death. That's the message of the Final Destination <\/em>film franchise. Almost 15 years after the last new installment, we're back with Final Destination Bloodline<\/em>s, a movie all about the fact that you really, really, really <\/em>can't beat death. It will come for you, and in fact, it may come for your whole family -- in the most convoluted, bloody, gnarly ways it possibly can.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582468","duration":"23484753","airdate":"2025-05-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/706cf255-6a73-40f0-9074-27f2e885da05\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=706cf255-6a73-40f0-9074-27f2e885da05&t=podcast&e=1251782090&p=510282&d=1467&size=23484753\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-16th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783519"}]},{"id":"582884","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"119","title":"Friendship","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the cringe comedy Friendship<\/em>, a deeply strange and intense guy forges a troubled friendship with his new neighbor, a TV weatherman, played by Paul Rudd. The film stars Tim Robinson, an SNL <\/em>veteran who's best known for his work in TV shows like Netflix's I Think You Should Leave<\/em>.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em><\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-19th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-19","last_updated":"1774783521","assets":[{"id":"749068","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Friendship","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the cringe comedy Friendship<\/em>, a deeply strange and intense guy forges a troubled friendship with his new neighbor, a TV weatherman, played by Paul Rudd. The film stars Tim Robinson, an SNL <\/em>veteran who's best known for his work in TV shows like Netflix's I Think You Should Leave<\/em>.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/em><\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/em><\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582884","duration":"16412884","airdate":"2025-05-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cb3e41b0-9ab1-4f8c-9bad-968c66524410\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cb3e41b0-9ab1-4f8c-9bad-968c66524410&t=podcast&e=1252898737&p=510282&d=1025&size=16412884\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-may-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783521"}]},{"id":"582920","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"120","title":"Watch This: Murderbot","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Murderbot<\/em> is a very smart, very funny new sci-fi comedy series on Apple TV+. The show stars Alexander Skarsgrd as a cyborg who works security for a team of hapless, bumbling scientists exploring a dangerous planet. Murderbot hacked its own system and gained free will - a fact it tries to hide from the team, even as it sardonically judges their nave and foolhardy actions, and craves nothing more than to be left alone to watch soap operas.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-20th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-20","last_updated":"1774783522","assets":[{"id":"749144","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Murderbot","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Murderbot<\/em> is a very smart, very funny new sci-fi comedy series on Apple TV+. The show stars Alexander Skarsgrd as a cyborg who works security for a team of hapless, bumbling scientists exploring a dangerous planet. Murderbot hacked its own system and gained free will - a fact it tries to hide from the team, even as it sardonically judges their nave and foolhardy actions, and craves nothing more than to be left alone to watch soap operas.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582920","duration":"18963271","airdate":"2025-05-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e5137d9b-622f-4ca8-8739-da018f0e5f62\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e5137d9b-622f-4ca8-8739-da018f0e5f62&t=podcast&e=1252435991&p=510282&d=1185&size=18963271\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-20th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783522"}]},{"id":"582951","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"121","title":"Post-Credits Scenes","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie ends, and the credits roll. That used to be your cue to start heading to the parking lot to debrief with your friends. That was before the era of the post-credits scene, which often teases the next installment, or offers one last joke or thrill that you'll miss if you don't stick around. But is it really worth it to stick around? Today we're talking about the state of the post-credits scene, including Sinners<\/em>, Pixar and Marvel movies, and more.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-05-21","last_updated":"1774783523","assets":[{"id":"749216","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Post-Credits Scenes","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The movie ends, and the credits roll. That used to be your cue to start heading to the parking lot to debrief with your friends. That was before the era of the post-credits scene, which often teases the next installment, or offers one last joke or thrill that you'll miss if you don't stick around. But is it really worth it to stick around? Today we're talking about the state of the post-credits scene, including Sinners<\/em>, Pixar and Marvel movies, and more.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"582951","duration":"20218820","airdate":"2025-05-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/03622045-8fc2-459a-ac43-d0ea960b5a48\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=03622045-8fc2-459a-ac43-d0ea960b5a48&t=podcast&e=1252663614&p=510282&d=1263&size=20218820\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-may-21st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783523"}]},{"id":"583035","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"122","title":"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning<\/em>, Tom Cruise has to save the world (again). But this time, as the movie stresses repeatedly, the stakes are really, really high. Higher than the buildings Tom sprints across or the planes he fights bad guys on. There's an AI that wants to destroy humanity, and Tom and his allies try to pull off the feat of all our lifetimes. Will he? Does it even matter? It's Tom Cruise doing Tom Cruise things in London, the Bering Sea, and beyond. <\/a>In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-23rd-2025","airdate":"2025-05-23","last_updated":"1774783525","assets":[{"id":"749358","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning<\/em>, Tom Cruise has to save the world (again). But this time, as the movie stresses repeatedly, the stakes are really, really high. Higher than the buildings Tom sprints across or the planes he fights bad guys on. There's an AI that wants to destroy humanity, and Tom and his allies try to pull off the feat of all our lifetimes. Will he? Does it even matter? It's Tom Cruise doing Tom Cruise things in London, the Bering Sea, and beyond. <\/a>In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583035","duration":"23793207","airdate":"2025-05-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/de7d2faa-c845-465f-8b91-91548e12cc45\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=de7d2faa-c845-465f-8b91-91548e12cc45&t=podcast&e=1253043760&p=510282&d=1487&size=23793207\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-23rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783525"}]},{"id":"583097","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"123","title":"The Last Of Us","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Season two of The Last of Us<\/em> just ended, and to say the story has gone in some new directions is an understatement. The HBO series starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal continues to push forward with its complex story while still and always putting the \"ick\" in \"post-apocalyptic.\"In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/em><\/a> <\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-sunday-may-25th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-25","last_updated":"1774783526","assets":[{"id":"749730","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Last Of Us","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Season two of The Last of Us<\/em> just ended, and to say the story has gone in some new directions is an understatement. The HBO series starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal continues to push forward with its complex story while still and always putting the \"ick\" in \"post-apocalyptic.\"In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/em><\/a> <\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583097","duration":"20623822","airdate":"2025-05-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/78b8ab7b-20d9-43a7-86c3-604b33138024\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=78b8ab7b-20d9-43a7-86c3-604b33138024&t=podcast&e=1253247287&p=510282&d=1288&size=20623822\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-sunday-may-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783526"}]},{"id":"583131","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"124","title":"Lilo & Stitch","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Lilo & Stitch<\/em> is mostly live-action and retells the original Disney animated film's story of two orphaned Hawaiian sisters and the chaotic alien who upends their lives. The movie deviates from the original in many ways, but the central story is a tale of sisterhood and found family with lots of rowdy chaos along the way. The cast includes Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch.In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-27th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-27","last_updated":"1774783527","assets":[{"id":"749796","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Lilo & Stitch","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Lilo & Stitch<\/em> is mostly live-action and retells the original Disney animated film's story of two orphaned Hawaiian sisters and the chaotic alien who upends their lives. The movie deviates from the original in many ways, but the central story is a tale of sisterhood and found family with lots of rowdy chaos along the way. The cast includes Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch.In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583131","duration":"21258702","airdate":"2025-05-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/8e375469-6f4d-418a-8d88-ba278c7b58a2\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=8e375469-6f4d-418a-8d88-ba278c7b58a2&t=podcast&e=1253209957&p=510282&d=1328&size=21258702\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-may-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783527"}]},{"id":"583193","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"125","title":"Are We In A Media Literacy Crisis?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners, <\/em>our pal Brittany Luse has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners<\/em>. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A Minute <\/em>that explores what this could mean for the way we engage with the world at large. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-29th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-29","last_updated":"1774783529","assets":[{"id":"749924","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Are We In A Media Literacy Crisis?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners, <\/em>our pal Brittany Luse has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners<\/em>. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A Minute <\/em>that explores what this could mean for the way we engage with the world at large. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583193","duration":"17612427","airdate":"2025-05-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/43c164a3-ee37-43ca-89d4-5f3580472d07\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=43c164a3-ee37-43ca-89d4-5f3580472d07&t=podcast&e=1253312412&p=510282&d=1100&size=17612427\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-may-29th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783529"}]},{"id":"583231","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"126","title":"Karate Kid: Legends And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Karate Kid<\/em> has been sequelized, serialized, spun off and rebooted, and now it's back, as Karate Kid: Legends.<\/em> The new film stars Ben Wang as a kid who's mentored by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, reprising their roles from the franchise. But at its heart, the movie is about a kid who must train hard, learn life lessons, and kick a bully hard in the face.In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-05-30","last_updated":"1774783531","assets":[{"id":"749995","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Karate Kid: Legends And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Karate Kid<\/em> has been sequelized, serialized, spun off and rebooted, and now it's back, as Karate Kid: Legends.<\/em> The new film stars Ben Wang as a kid who's mentored by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, reprising their roles from the franchise. But at its heart, the movie is about a kid who must train hard, learn life lessons, and kick a bully hard in the face.In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583231","duration":"18602990","airdate":"2025-05-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/66be0ebd-7f06-475f-9e97-df1dc6b69dc2\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=66be0ebd-7f06-475f-9e97-df1dc6b69dc2&t=podcast&e=1253382267&p=510282&d=1162&size=18602990\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-may-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783531"}]},{"id":"583300","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"127","title":"Bring Her Back","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The hit Australian horror movie Talk To Me<\/em> was both very good and deeply unsettling. Now its directors (Danny and Michael Philippou) have returned with Bring Her Back<\/em>, which ups the ante when it comes to disturbing, nightmarish storytelling. The film stars Sally Hawkins as a woman whose grief manifests in terrifying, ugly ways.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-2nd-2025","airdate":"2025-06-02","last_updated":"1774783532","assets":[{"id":"750356","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bring Her Back","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The hit Australian horror movie Talk To Me<\/em> was both very good and deeply unsettling. Now its directors (Danny and Michael Philippou) have returned with Bring Her Back<\/em>, which ups the ante when it comes to disturbing, nightmarish storytelling. 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Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith star as four tech moguls gathering for a low-key guys' weekend of poker. But business and unchecked, overinflated egos quickly lead them all down a very dark path. <\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture.<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-06-03","last_updated":"1774783533","assets":[{"id":"750424","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Mountainhead","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Succession <\/em>creator Jesse Armstrong is back with Mountainhead<\/em>, a new movie with characters who are just as wealthy, powerful, and insecure as the Roy family. Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith star as four tech moguls gathering for a low-key guys' weekend of poker. But business and unchecked, overinflated egos quickly lead them all down a very dark path. <\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture.<\/em><\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583332","duration":"19379558","airdate":"2025-06-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/95b5a2a0-8136-43b1-8539-025b21439523\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=95b5a2a0-8136-43b1-8539-025b21439523&t=podcast&e=1253552394&p=510282&d=1211&size=19379558\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783533"}]},{"id":"583362","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"129","title":"Adults","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Every generation gets its versions of a \"20-somethings hang out and make mistakes\" sitcom, such as Living Single, Friends<\/em>, New Girl <\/em>and Broad City<\/em>. Now Gen Z's got Adults. <\/em>The silly new series is about a group of friends cohabitating in Queens, New York and it makes for fun and possibly all-too-relatable TV fodder.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-04","last_updated":"1774783534","assets":[{"id":"750487","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Adults","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Every generation gets its versions of a \"20-somethings hang out and make mistakes\" sitcom, such as Living Single, Friends<\/em>, New Girl <\/em>and Broad City<\/em>. Now Gen Z's got Adults. <\/em>The silly new series is about a group of friends cohabitating in Queens, New York and it makes for fun and possibly all-too-relatable TV fodder.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/em> <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583362","duration":"19155532","airdate":"2025-06-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/65570914-79aa-4e00-b8e9-c8f56f2bdea4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=65570914-79aa-4e00-b8e9-c8f56f2bdea4&t=podcast&e=1253616108&p=510282&d=1197&size=19155532\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783534"}]},{"id":"583442","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"130","title":"From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"John Wick's back in a spinoff new film, Ballerina<\/em>, starring Ana de Armas. She plays a ballerina-turned-assassin making her way through the international criminal underworld, and crossing paths with some new and familiar faces -- including the one and only Keanu Reeves.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-06","last_updated":"1774783536","assets":[{"id":"750633","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"John Wick's back in a spinoff new film, Ballerina<\/em>, starring Ana de Armas. She plays a ballerina-turned-assassin making her way through the international criminal underworld, and crossing paths with some new and familiar faces -- including the one and only Keanu Reeves.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy. <\/a>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583442","duration":"20786409","airdate":"2025-06-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/04c5c3a9-0c45-4e67-b8fe-3df29d82bf9c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=04c5c3a9-0c45-4e67-b8fe-3df29d82bf9c&t=podcast&e=1253756221&p=510282&d=1299&size=20786409\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783536"}]},{"id":"583515","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"131","title":"The Phoenician Scheme","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wes Anderson's new film The Phoenician Scheme<\/em> is classic Wes Anderson, complete with a great cast delivering heightened dialogue and stylized cinematography. It stars Benicio del Toro as one of Europe's richest men, an amoral industrialist, who, along with his daughter (Mia Threapleton) and a tutor (Michael Cera), travels to convince his business partners to fund his latest venture. But where does the film rank among Anderson's past movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-09","last_updated":"1774783537","assets":[{"id":"750998","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Phoenician Scheme","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wes Anderson's new film The Phoenician Scheme<\/em> is classic Wes Anderson, complete with a great cast delivering heightened dialogue and stylized cinematography. It stars Benicio del Toro as one of Europe's richest men, an amoral industrialist, who, along with his daughter (Mia Threapleton) and a tutor (Michael Cera), travels to convince his business partners to fund his latest venture. But where does the film rank among Anderson's past movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583515","duration":"17473246","airdate":"2025-06-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/61be5e8c-de1d-452f-8c66-92458ff235f5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=61be5e8c-de1d-452f-8c66-92458ff235f5&t=podcast&e=1253992703&p=510282&d=1092&size=17473246\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-9th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783537"}]},{"id":"583549","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"132","title":"Summer Blockbusters","desc_short":null,"desc_long":" Fifty years ago Steven Spielberg's Jaws <\/em>was released in theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster phenomenon. And you know a summer blockbuster when you see one: It's a film that's hugely popular and as a result, financially successful, and seen by lots of people. But not everyone has seen every last one of them. Today, we fill in some personal blockbuster gaps, and finally see a movie that absolutely everyone saw, except for us -- including Armageddon<\/em>, Beverly Hills Cop II<\/em>, Ghost<\/em>, The Fast and the Furious<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-10","last_updated":"1774783538","assets":[{"id":"751075","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Summer Blockbusters","desc_short":null,"desc_long":" Fifty years ago Steven Spielberg's Jaws <\/em>was released in theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster phenomenon. And you know a summer blockbuster when you see one: It's a film that's hugely popular and as a result, financially successful, and seen by lots of people. But not everyone has seen every last one of them. Today, we fill in some personal blockbuster gaps, and finally see a movie that absolutely everyone saw, except for us -- including Armageddon<\/em>, Beverly Hills Cop II<\/em>, Ghost<\/em>, The Fast and the Furious<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583549","duration":"21091101","airdate":"2025-06-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4a3cc1d6-b144-4cee-9b38-302d34066dbb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4a3cc1d6-b144-4cee-9b38-302d34066dbb&t=podcast&e=1253920685&p=510282&d=1318&size=21091101\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783538"}]},{"id":"583612","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"133","title":"Almost Famous","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Almost Famous<\/em>, writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and many more, the movie is a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock 'n' roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying to be cool. Almost Famous<\/em> turns 25 this year, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the movie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-12","last_updated":"1774783540","assets":[{"id":"751224","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Almost Famous","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Almost Famous<\/em>, writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. 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Almost Famous<\/em> turns 25 this year, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the movie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583612","duration":"19317282","airdate":"2025-06-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/171e715f-a283-4cb2-b211-ce537db02e79\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=171e715f-a283-4cb2-b211-ce537db02e79&t=podcast&e=1254056486&p=510282&d=1207&size=19317282\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783540"}]},{"id":"583661","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"134","title":"How to Train Your Dragon","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success - Lilo & Stitch<\/em> has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon<\/em>. It's full of epic battles, majestic countrysides and, of course, dragons galore.<\/em><\/em>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-13th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-13","last_updated":"1774783541","assets":[{"id":"751326","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"How to Train Your Dragon","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success - Lilo & Stitch<\/em> has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon<\/em>. It's full of epic battles, majestic countrysides and, of course, dragons galore.<\/em><\/em>Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583661","duration":"18967868","airdate":"2025-06-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a89b0fa1-186e-47e5-bc0f-b7efceeb8b6f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a89b0fa1-186e-47e5-bc0f-b7efceeb8b6f&t=podcast&e=1254121704&p=510282&d=1185&size=18967868\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-13th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783541"}]},{"id":"583727","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"135","title":"Materialists","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Should you date for love or financial security? That's the central premise of the new movie Materialists<\/em>. It stars Dakota Johnson at the center of a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, and is directed by Celine Song (Past Lives<\/em>). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-16","last_updated":"1774783542","assets":[{"id":"751668","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Materialists","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Should you date for love or financial security? That's the central premise of the new movie Materialists<\/em>. It stars Dakota Johnson at the center of a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, and is directed by Celine Song (Past Lives<\/em>). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583727","duration":"17708139","airdate":"2025-06-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3d0ce18c-610a-4802-b17f-382b6a27d169\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3d0ce18c-610a-4802-b17f-382b6a27d169&t=podcast&e=1254414867&p=510282&d=1106&size=17708139\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-16th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783542"}]},{"id":"583765","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"136","title":"The Life of Chuck","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Stephen King's work has often contemplated the inevitability of death. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-17","last_updated":"1774783543","assets":[{"id":"751738","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Life of Chuck","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Stephen King's work has often contemplated the inevitability of death. But his latest adaptation, The Life of Chuck <\/em>is a life-affirming film that challenges the cynic in everyone. It has a big cast including Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, and Nick Offerman. The film was directed and written for the screen by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House<\/em> and Midnight Mass<\/em>). 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It's streaming now on Max.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-18th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-18","last_updated":"1774783545","assets":[{"id":"751818","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Pee-Wee As Himself","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new HBO documentary Pee-Wee As Himself<\/em> isn't the boilerplate Hollywood profile you think it is. You get the biographical details you expect - how young avant-garde artist Paul Ruebens created the persona of Pee-Wee Herman, and the meteoric rise and fall that followed. But you also get a sense of what it cost Reubens to insist that Pee-Wee wasn't simply a persona, but in fact a real person. It's streaming now on Max.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583802","duration":"15689396","airdate":"2025-06-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0217ef82-756c-4fd4-855f-7f873da9f845\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0217ef82-756c-4fd4-855f-7f873da9f845&t=podcast&e=1254350250&p=510282&d=980&size=15689396\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-june-18th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783545"}]},{"id":"583867","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"138","title":"28 Years Later And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later<\/em> takes place in the same world as 28 Days Later, <\/em>where a deadly virus transformed the citizens of the U.K. into rabid blood-spewing creatures. 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A desperate expedition reveals new allies and new horrors - because the infected have evolved.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-20th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-20","last_updated":"1774783546","assets":[{"id":"751961","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"28 Years Later And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later<\/em> takes place in the same world as 28 Days Later, <\/em>where a deadly virus transformed the citizens of the U.K. into rabid blood-spewing creatures. 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A desperate expedition reveals new allies and new horrors - because the infected have evolved.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583867","duration":"20931440","airdate":"2025-06-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f1638d21-497f-47a3-9004-049ecde3466d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f1638d21-497f-47a3-9004-049ecde3466d&t=podcast&e=1254460268&p=510282&d=1308&size=20931440\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-20th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783546"}]},{"id":"583939","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"139","title":"Elio","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Pixar film Elio<\/em>, a lonely kid dreams of being abducted by aliens. 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So now seemed like a good time to discuss the best of the best -- YOUR picks for the greatest Pixar films of all time. Thousands of you voted, and we've got the results. To see our listener's full ranking of Pixar film, check out the list on Letterboxd - at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-24","last_updated":"1774783549","assets":[{"id":"752410","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Pixar Movies, Ranked","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's been nearly 30 years since Toy Story<\/em> kicked off a historic run of animated films. 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To see our listener's full ranking of Pixar film, check out the list on Letterboxd - at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"583976","duration":"25519378","airdate":"2025-06-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/ce4e19c0-ad10-48bb-ae86-c4c60ab2429c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=ce4e19c0-ad10-48bb-ae86-c4c60ab2429c&t=podcast&e=1254640147&p=510282&d=1594&size=25519378\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-june-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783549"}]},{"id":"584042","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"141","title":"Ironheart","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ironheart <\/em>is a fun new Marvel series following Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a brilliant young woman we first met in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever<\/em>. 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Ironheart <\/em>is streaming now on Disney+.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-26th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-26","last_updated":"1774783550","assets":[{"id":"752547","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Ironheart","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ironheart <\/em>is a fun new Marvel series following Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a brilliant young woman we first met in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever<\/em>. To fund her inventions - including a suit a lot like the one Iron Man used to wear - she falls in with a gang of criminals who rob from the rich led by The Hood (Anthony Ramos). But when her ambitions place the people she loves in danger, she's forced to reckon with her past and her grief. Ironheart <\/em>is streaming now on Disney+.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584042","duration":"15580309","airdate":"2025-06-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0131d4c3-5490-4147-9851-36fe90f180e8\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0131d4c3-5490-4147-9851-36fe90f180e8&t=podcast&e=1254804028&p=510282&d=973&size=15580309\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-june-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783550"}]},{"id":"584091","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"142","title":"F1 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you like cars that go fast, you'll be glad to know they go very fast in F1 The Movie<\/em>. The film stars Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula 1 driver and Damson Idris as the young hotshot, who's very talented but a little too cocky. With nine races left in the season, they have to win one, or the whole team could crash and burn.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-27th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-27","last_updated":"1774783551","assets":[{"id":"752632","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"F1 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you like cars that go fast, you'll be glad to know they go very fast in F1 The Movie<\/em>. The film stars Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula 1 driver and Damson Idris as the young hotshot, who's very talented but a little too cocky. With nine races left in the season, they have to win one, or the whole team could crash and burn.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584091","duration":"23138265","airdate":"2025-06-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/25d3e31f-db31-4f09-8fd0-1389cce3ca4c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=25d3e31f-db31-4f09-8fd0-1389cce3ca4c&t=podcast&e=1254874780&p=510282&d=1446&size=23138265\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-june-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783551"}]},{"id":"584172","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"143","title":"M3GAN 2.0","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The horror comedy M3GAN<\/em> spawned memes, made a fortune, and even taught us a lesson about the dangers of outsourcing our humanity to AI. The sequel, M3GAN 2.0, <\/em>pans out to tell a bigger story about an even deadlier AI killing machine -- and brings back the original M3GAN for some hi-tech robot-on-robot violence. Though M3GAN was defeated at the end of the original film, her tech remains -- and it's found its way into a rogue AI assassin named Amelia.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-06-30","last_updated":"1774783552","assets":[{"id":"753013","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"M3GAN 2.0","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The horror comedy M3GAN<\/em> spawned memes, made a fortune, and even taught us a lesson about the dangers of outsourcing our humanity to AI. 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Though M3GAN was defeated at the end of the original film, her tech remains -- and it's found its way into a rogue AI assassin named Amelia.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture <\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584172","duration":"18097259","airdate":"2025-06-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/5771047c-909c-4328-98c3-ec70bb9a1cc2\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=5771047c-909c-4328-98c3-ec70bb9a1cc2&t=podcast&e=1255224490&p=510282&d=1131&size=18097259\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-june-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783552"}]},{"id":"584205","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"144","title":"The Bear","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Bear<\/em> is back for a new season. The FX on Hulu series sees Carmy and Sydney (Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri) trying to get the restaurant they opened together on its feet before they run out of money. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) is thrown by his ex-wife's approaching wedding and what it's going to mean for him. Plus there's scallop drama, secret negotiations, and guest stars both new and old. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-1st-2025","airdate":"2025-07-01","last_updated":"1774783554","assets":[{"id":"753081","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Bear","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Bear<\/em> is back for a new season. The FX on Hulu series sees Carmy and Sydney (Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri) trying to get the restaurant they opened together on its feet before they run out of money. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) is thrown by his ex-wife's approaching wedding and what it's going to mean for him. Plus there's scallop drama, secret negotiations, and guest stars both new and old. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584205","duration":"21250343","airdate":"2025-07-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/5df9a3f2-c685-464c-aa07-b86b42113ba9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=5df9a3f2-c685-464c-aa07-b86b42113ba9&t=podcast&e=1255040242&p=510282&d=1328&size=21250343\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-1st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783554"}]},{"id":"584239","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"145","title":"Squid Game","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Korean drama Squid Game<\/em> became a worldwide phenomenon, winning six Emmys and inspiring countless Halloween costumes. 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The series has now reached its bloody finale. As the current game concludes, more people die and we find out whether Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) and others can finally end the games for good.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584239","duration":"12454810","airdate":"2025-07-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/96c81e7c-1aa7-421f-9fd6-11c9a6057956\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=96c81e7c-1aa7-421f-9fd6-11c9a6057956&t=podcast&e=1255100752&p=510282&d=778&size=12454810\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-2nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783555"}]},{"id":"584269","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"146","title":"Jurassic World Rebirth And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Jurassic World Rebirth <\/em>is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around <\/em>Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales. But can the film live up to the magic of the original Jurassic Park<\/em>? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-07-03","last_updated":"1774783556","assets":[{"id":"753213","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Jurassic World Rebirth And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Jurassic World Rebirth <\/em>is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around <\/em>Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales. But can the film live up to the magic of the original Jurassic Park<\/em>? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584269","duration":"20284440","airdate":"2025-07-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0bae9504-4fd4-463b-a8de-e6d4e0831ccc\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0bae9504-4fd4-463b-a8de-e6d4e0831ccc&t=podcast&e=1255164454&p=510282&d=1267&size=20284440\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783556"}]},{"id":"584371","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"147","title":"Great Songs For Your Next Road Trip","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you're thinking about taking a road trip, you're going to need some road trip music. 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But if you're headed out on the road, we're here to help with three songs to blast on your next road trip.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584371","duration":"6854993","airdate":"2025-07-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/85d15a6e-4646-4814-958a-d74cc0a91c21\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=85d15a6e-4646-4814-958a-d74cc0a91c21&t=podcast&e=1255443723&p=510282&d=428&size=6854993\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783558"}]},{"id":"584433","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"148","title":"Love Island","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Love Island USA<\/em> is pure chaos, and admittedly: we love it. It's one of many spinoffs of the long-running British hit series, Love Island<\/em> -- and it might be the closest thing we've got to a watercooler event. The latest season of Peacock's knowingly trashy reality dating show has fired up the group chats thanks to this messy batch of conventionally sexy singles. Sometimes, for better or worse, fans even get to stir the pot and decide who stays or goes. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-8th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-08","last_updated":"1774783559","assets":[{"id":"753817","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Love Island","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Love Island USA<\/em> is pure chaos, and admittedly: we love it. It's one of many spinoffs of the long-running British hit series, Love Island<\/em> -- and it might be the closest thing we've got to a watercooler event. The latest season of Peacock's knowingly trashy reality dating show has fired up the group chats thanks to this messy batch of conventionally sexy singles. Sometimes, for better or worse, fans even get to stir the pot and decide who stays or goes. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584433","duration":"25856671","airdate":"2025-07-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/19ed515e-e2b2-47b7-a897-319631fff98b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=19ed515e-e2b2-47b7-a897-319631fff98b&t=podcast&e=1255321716&p=510282&d=1615&size=25856671\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-8th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783559"}]},{"id":"584485","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"149","title":"We Rewatch The Movies We Loved As Teens","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This summer marks Pop Culture Happy Hour's 15th birthday. We decided to re-watch the movies we loved at 15 with fresh eyes, and of course, some of them have aged better than others. Today on the show, we revisit the movies we loved as teens -- including Chicago<\/em>, Back to the Future<\/em>, The Breakfast Club<\/em>, and The Hunger<\/em>. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-10","last_updated":"1774783560","assets":[{"id":"753936","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"We Rewatch The Movies We Loved As Teens","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This summer marks Pop Culture Happy Hour's 15th birthday. We decided to re-watch the movies we loved at 15 with fresh eyes, and of course, some of them have aged better than others. Today on the show, we revisit the movies we loved as teens -- including Chicago<\/em>, Back to the Future<\/em>, The Breakfast Club<\/em>, and The Hunger<\/em>. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584485","duration":"22353338","airdate":"2025-07-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0ef193f1-aa38-4aca-8c9e-80940d4e77d1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0ef193f1-aa38-4aca-8c9e-80940d4e77d1&t=podcast&e=1255376152&p=510282&d=1397&size=22353338\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783560"}]},{"id":"584516","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"150","title":"Superman And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"After much anticipation, there is a pretty great new Superman movie. And he's bringing exactly what we look to him for: hope. Writer and director James Gunn and new Man of Steel, David Corenswet, team up for a new tale of the eternal struggle between evil billionaire megalomaniac Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and some people in colorful costumes who combine all their powers to stop him. And this time, there's a dog.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-11","last_updated":"1774783562","assets":[{"id":"753998","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Superman And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"After much anticipation, there is a pretty great new Superman movie. And he's bringing exactly what we look to him for: hope. 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And this time, there's a dog.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584516","duration":"23181315","airdate":"2025-07-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0e59aeed-d8ca-4cb1-aa6d-67e0613f0819\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0e59aeed-d8ca-4cb1-aa6d-67e0613f0819&t=podcast&e=1255526967&p=510282&d=1448&size=23181315\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783562"}]},{"id":"584589","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"151","title":"Too Much","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When your long-term boyfriend leaves you for an Instagram influencer, what can you do? In the new Netflix romantic comedy series Too Much<\/em>, the answer is to go to London for work, and meet a struggling musician who happens to be very, very handsome with a life almost as messy as yours. Starring Meg Stalter and Will Sharpe, and co-created by Lena Dunham, it features a cast full of comedy MVPs, a meet-cute, and a very unusual dog.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-14","last_updated":"1774783563","assets":[{"id":"754338","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Too Much","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When your long-term boyfriend leaves you for an Instagram influencer, what can you do? In the new Netflix romantic comedy series Too Much<\/em>, the answer is to go to London for work, and meet a struggling musician who happens to be very, very handsome with a life almost as messy as yours. Starring Meg Stalter and Will Sharpe, and co-created by Lena Dunham, it features a cast full of comedy MVPs, a meet-cute, and a very unusual dog.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584589","duration":"19370363","airdate":"2025-07-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0679d447-e3a1-47ea-9ac5-f7cd85ac9b73\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0679d447-e3a1-47ea-9ac5-f7cd85ac9b73&t=podcast&e=1255755377&p=510282&d=1210&size=19370363\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783563"}]},{"id":"584646","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"152","title":"2025 Emmy Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Emmy nominations are out, and it was a good year for familiar favorites like Hacks<\/em>, The Bear<\/em>, Abbott Elementary<\/em>, The Last of Us<\/em> and The White Lotus. <\/em>There were also some newcomers that got some love as well including The Pitt<\/em>, Adolescence<\/em>, The Studio<\/em>, The Penguin<\/em>, and Paradise. <\/em>We'll unpack this year's the notable nominees and make some predictions in the major categories. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-15","last_updated":"1774783564","assets":[{"id":"754469","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Emmy Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Emmy nominations are out, and it was a good year for familiar favorites like Hacks<\/em>, The Bear<\/em>, Abbott Elementary<\/em>, The Last of Us<\/em> and The White Lotus. <\/em>There were also some newcomers that got some love as well including The Pitt<\/em>, Adolescence<\/em>, The Studio<\/em>, The Penguin<\/em>, and Paradise. <\/em>We'll unpack this year's the notable nominees and make some predictions in the major categories. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a> To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584646","duration":"30432489","airdate":"2025-07-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/8b946dcb-aaf9-43f2-8de7-8efedec29f24\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=8b946dcb-aaf9-43f2-8de7-8efedec29f24&t=podcast&e=1255699457&p=510282&d=1901&size=30432489\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783564"}]},{"id":"584685","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"153","title":"KPop Demon Hunters","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters<\/em> is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584734","duration":"22566497","airdate":"2025-07-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/270ede9b-8468-4a3f-86a3-e5dc3331fd04\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=270ede9b-8468-4a3f-86a3-e5dc3331fd04&t=podcast&e=1255880068&p=510282&d=1410&size=22566497\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-18th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783567"}]},{"id":"584797","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"155","title":"Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. 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To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-07-21","last_updated":"1774783570","assets":[{"id":"755028","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Sorry, Baby","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Sorry, Baby<\/em> is a refreshingly disarming movie. The film was written and directed by Eva Victor, who also stars a newly minted professor at the liberal arts college where she received her graduate degree. The school is also where she was once sexually assaulted. The movie takes on a traumatic experience with wry humor and vulnerability -- and it announces Victor as a filmmaker and performer to watch. 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The movie includes a new group of young people -- including Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline -- and a few key survivors from the first go-'round (Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.) But does it live up to the legacy of the original?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-07-22","last_updated":"1774783571","assets":[{"id":"755090","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"I Know What You Did Last Summer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the original I Know What You Did Last Summer<\/em>, some very '90s teenagers are targeted by a killer clad in fisherman's garb and armed with a hook. 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The movie includes a new group of young people -- including Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline -- and a few key survivors from the first go-'round (Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.) But does it live up to the legacy of the original?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584847","duration":"21723473","airdate":"2025-07-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/06ecce0f-a13b-46c0-a7e8-54df518c92fa\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=06ecce0f-a13b-46c0-a7e8-54df518c92fa&t=podcast&e=1256040801&p=510282&d=1357&size=21723473\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-july-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783571"}]},{"id":"584908","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"158","title":"Our Favorite YouTube Channels","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Today we're recommending a few of our favorite YouTube channels. 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Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short, anonymous survey at npr.org\/pchhsurvey<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-25th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-25","last_updated":"1774783574","assets":[{"id":"755307","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Fantastic Four: First Steps And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Fantastic Four are back again in a new movie--and it's an eye-popping good time. 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Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short, anonymous survey at npr.org\/pchhsurvey<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"584947","duration":"21562141","airdate":"2025-07-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d0d2bba4-14e6-43da-8b02-da1610e7f4da\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d0d2bba4-14e6-43da-8b02-da1610e7f4da&t=podcast&e=1256217297&p=510282&d=1347&size=21562141\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-july-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783574"}]},{"id":"585021","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"160","title":"Song Of The Summer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Last year was Brat<\/em> summer and saw the rise of Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, and Sabrina Carpenter. 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Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short, anonymous survey at npr.org\/pchhsurvey<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-28","last_updated":"1774783575","assets":[{"id":"755647","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Song Of The Summer","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Last year was Brat<\/em> summer and saw the rise of Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, and Sabrina Carpenter. But is there a song of the summer for 2025? 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Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short, anonymous survey at npr.org\/pchhsurvey<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585021","duration":"22730337","airdate":"2025-07-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a8cd7382-0855-4b2c-a54b-421f6aec0e5f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a8cd7382-0855-4b2c-a54b-421f6aec0e5f&t=podcast&e=1256371471&p=510282&d=1420&size=22730337\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-july-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783575"}]},{"id":"585082","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"161","title":"Happy Gilmore 2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's been almost 30 years since Happy Gilmore <\/em>gave Adam Sandler one of his best-loved movie roles. 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To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-07-30","last_updated":"1774783576","assets":[{"id":"755776","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Happy Gilmore 2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"It's been almost 30 years since Happy Gilmore <\/em>gave Adam Sandler one of his best-loved movie roles. The rowdy golf comedy gets a belated sequel on Netflix -- full of callbacks, flashbacks, fan service, and so many cameos from the golf world and beyond. But how does Happy Gilmore 2<\/em> compare to the original?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585082","duration":"14855150","airdate":"2025-07-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c2404e69-73b6-49a0-90f4-9fde85ddad2f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c2404e69-73b6-49a0-90f4-9fde85ddad2f&t=podcast&e=1256429502&p=510282&d=928&size=14855150\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-july-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783576"}]},{"id":"585115","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"162","title":"The Hunting Wives","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series The Hunting Wives<\/em> is a soapy murder mystery full of nudity and intrigue, about a group of Texas women who are up to no good. 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To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-july-31st-2025","airdate":"2025-07-31","last_updated":"1774783578","assets":[{"id":"755849","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Hunting Wives","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Netflix series The Hunting Wives<\/em> is a soapy murder mystery full of nudity and intrigue, about a group of Texas women who are up to no good. It stars Brittany Snow as a woman who follows her husband from the East Coast to Texas for a job working for a rich businessman and budding politician (Dermot Mulroney). Sophie is immediately enchanted by his sultry wife, played by Malin Akerman. 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And like the original franchise, this Naked Gun <\/em>is all about a joke pileup.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-1st-2025","airdate":"2025-08-01","last_updated":"1774783579","assets":[{"id":"755926","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Naked Gun And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Naked Gun<\/em> franchise has always been a rapid-fire delivery system for gags, delivered straight-faced by a cop who doesn't know that anything is funny. 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Wednesday<\/em> is about to return for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-5th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-05","last_updated":"1774783580","assets":[{"id":"756396","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wednesday","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wednesday<\/em> is one of the most popular Netflix shows of all time, and it helped make Jenna Ortega a star. It takes the breakout Addams Family character Wednesday Addams and breaks her out of her home environment. Gomez (Luis Guzmn) and Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) pack her off to their alma mater, the gloomy, gothy Nevermore Academy, and she's soon drawn into the investigation of a series of grisly murders. Wednesday<\/em> is about to return for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585266","duration":"14025501","airdate":"2025-08-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/594547c8-c0e2-47be-bd7f-2258eff461b6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=594547c8-c0e2-47be-bd7f-2258eff461b6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5492150&p=510282&d=876&size=14025501\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783580"}]},{"id":"585292","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"165","title":"Together","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Every couple goes through certain rites of passage. 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And maybe a visit to a mysterious cave makes your bodies start to fuse together. That's what happens in the new horror film Together<\/em>, starring real-life married couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585292","duration":"15123480","airdate":"2025-08-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d3feebae-c966-4a63-9510-08213b7b0469\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d3feebae-c966-4a63-9510-08213b7b0469&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5493140&p=510282&d=945&size=15123480\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-august-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783582"}]},{"id":"585326","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"166","title":"Y2K Pop Culture","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We are 25 years into the 2000s, so we wanted to debate: what's the most definitive piece of Y2K pop culture? We try to pinpoint the essence of that period when teens ruled the culture, viral internet memes first became a thing, and everyone was freaking out about stocking up on duct tape. We talk about Spice World<\/em>, Get Over It<\/em>, Britney Spears' \"Oops... I Did It Again\" music video, and Janet Jackson's \"Empty.\"To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-07","last_updated":"1774783583","assets":[{"id":"756508","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Y2K Pop Culture","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We are 25 years into the 2000s, so we wanted to debate: what's the most definitive piece of Y2K pop culture? 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I Did It Again\" music video, and Janet Jackson's \"Empty.\"To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585326","duration":"28020028","airdate":"2025-08-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a305fbd3-dea0-456c-a488-c425015ce26e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a305fbd3-dea0-456c-a488-c425015ce26e&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5494443&p=510282&d=1751&size=28020028\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783583"}]},{"id":"585365","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"167","title":"Freakier Friday And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first switched bodies over 20 years ago in the beloved Disney body swap movie, Freaky Friday<\/em>. They return in the long-awaited sequel, Freakier Friday<\/em>, which offers twice as many body swaps, fights galore, and a whole lot of jokes about being old and kids these days.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-8th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-08","last_updated":"1774783584","assets":[{"id":"756579","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Freakier Friday And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first switched bodies over 20 years ago in the beloved Disney body swap movie, Freaky Friday<\/em>. They return in the long-awaited sequel, Freakier Friday<\/em>, which offers twice as many body swaps, fights galore, and a whole lot of jokes about being old and kids these days.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585365","duration":"24171042","airdate":"2025-08-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/59219419-784f-425a-88b0-d07884561fd3\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=59219419-784f-425a-88b0-d07884561fd3&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5495351&p=510282&d=1510&size=24171042\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-8th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783584"}]},{"id":"585436","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"168","title":"Weapons","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The intriguing and seriously creepy new film Weapons <\/em>follows what happens after 17 third-graders get out of their beds on the same night, at the same time, and disappear. The community points fingers at the students' teacher, played by Julia Garner. The latest film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian<\/em>), Weapons <\/em>explores why one student was spared that fateful night. There's a clear answer - but we guarantee it's not one you'll see coming. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-august-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-11","last_updated":"1774783586","assets":[{"id":"756939","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Weapons","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The intriguing and seriously creepy new film Weapons <\/em>follows what happens after 17 third-graders get out of their beds on the same night, at the same time, and disappear. The community points fingers at the students' teacher, played by Julia Garner. The latest film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian<\/em>), Weapons <\/em>explores why one student was spared that fateful night. There's a clear answer - but we guarantee it's not one you'll see coming. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585436","duration":"19588120","airdate":"2025-08-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1cc5741c-c61c-4f4b-a671-6a1629e45279\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1cc5741c-c61c-4f4b-a671-6a1629e45279&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5496241&p=510282&d=1224&size=19588120\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-august-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783586"}]},{"id":"585472","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"169","title":"Platonic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the breezy comedy series Platonic<\/em>, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years after a falling out. The Apple TV+ show follows their misadventures as they try to navigate their respective midlife crises and become friends again. Platonic <\/em>is back for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-12","last_updated":"1774783587","assets":[{"id":"757012","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Platonic","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the breezy comedy series Platonic<\/em>, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years after a falling out. The Apple TV+ show follows their misadventures as they try to navigate their respective midlife crises and become friends again. Platonic <\/em>is back for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585472","duration":"16649449","airdate":"2025-08-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fbe75492-cf50-45de-abbb-b9b81949d8bf\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fbe75492-cf50-45de-abbb-b9b81949d8bf&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5498452&p=510282&d=1040&size=16649449\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783587"}]},{"id":"585543","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"170","title":"Bring It On","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The cheerleading film Bring It On<\/em> spawned direct-to-video sequels and a Broadway musical. And with an all-star cast of Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, and Gabrielle Union, the movie remains a quotable classic. But a lot has happened since that might make it feel very timely, or very dated. Bring It On<\/em> turns 25 this month so today we're revisiting our conversation about the movie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-14","last_updated":"1774783588","assets":[{"id":"757154","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bring It On","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The cheerleading film Bring It On<\/em> spawned direct-to-video sequels and a Broadway musical. And with an all-star cast of Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, and Gabrielle Union, the movie remains a quotable classic. But a lot has happened since that might make it feel very timely, or very dated. Bring It On<\/em> turns 25 this month so today we're revisiting our conversation about the movie.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585543","duration":"17660074","airdate":"2025-08-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d5cf2ce3-ed53-4a45-9e50-15c0661407ed\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d5cf2ce3-ed53-4a45-9e50-15c0661407ed&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5500441&p=510282&d=1103&size=17660074\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783588"}]},{"id":"585585","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"171","title":"Alien: Earth And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Alien: Earth<\/em> is a new TV spinoff of the Alien <\/em>movie franchise, and as one might expect, it has plenty of Facehuggers, chestbursters, and dark metal corridors. The show brings the infamous Xenomorph to our planet - along with a host of other creepy crawly off-world species - and has them tangle with humans, cyborgs, synthetics and something new. The series comes from the idiosyncratic mind of Noah Hawley (Legion<\/em>, Fargo<\/em>) and is airing on FX and streaming on Hulu.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-15","last_updated":"1774783590","assets":[{"id":"757233","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Alien: Earth And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Alien: Earth<\/em> is a new TV spinoff of the Alien <\/em>movie franchise, and as one might expect, it has plenty of Facehuggers, chestbursters, and dark metal corridors. 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To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585694","duration":"21785749","airdate":"2025-08-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/00725709-7f44-4878-a03f-4524af59aa25\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=00725709-7f44-4878-a03f-4524af59aa25&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5506094&p=510282&d=1361&size=21785749\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783592"}]},{"id":"585758","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"174","title":"Best John Grisham Adaptations, Ranked","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"There's a new TV version of The Rainmaker<\/em> out, so today, we're ranking the five best John Grisham adaptations - including The Firm<\/em>, The Pelican Brief<\/em>, and A Time To Kill<\/em>. 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But which one is the very best?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585758","duration":"17868636","airdate":"2025-08-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/74a84c1f-3a68-4027-83eb-ac9010c8d82a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=74a84c1f-3a68-4027-83eb-ac9010c8d82a&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5508087&p=510282&d=1116&size=17868636\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-21st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783594"}]},{"id":"585797","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"175","title":"Lurker And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Fame does strange things to people. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-08-22","last_updated":"1774783595","assets":[{"id":"757889","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Lurker And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Fame does strange things to people. In the new film Lurker<\/em>, Thodore Pellerin plays a young retail clerk making his way into the inner circle of a popular rising musician (Archie Madekwe). This friendship is not really built to last and things between them become uncomfortable. Who is manipulating who, and who holds the power, become complicated and painful questions. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585797","duration":"23312972","airdate":"2025-08-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/2e6d789b-2862-4c79-8a5b-9cd43c53ba83\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=2e6d789b-2862-4c79-8a5b-9cd43c53ba83&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5509519&p=510282&d=1456&size=23312972\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-august-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783595"}]},{"id":"585900","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"176","title":"Watch This: Long Story Short","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Long Story Short <\/em>is a very funny and surprisingly moving new Netflix animated comedy series from the folks behind BoJack Horseman<\/em> and Tuca & Bertie<\/em>. 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They deal with all the things families deal with - the ups and downs of romantic relationships, parenting, work and, ultimately, loss - but it's also very funny.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-26th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-26","last_updated":"1774783596","assets":[{"id":"758351","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Long Story Short","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Long Story Short <\/em>is a very funny and surprisingly moving new Netflix animated comedy series from the folks behind BoJack Horseman<\/em> and Tuca & Bertie<\/em>. The show follows members of one Jewish family by hopping around in time. We see the three siblings (voiced by Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson and Max Greenfield) as kids, young adults and in middle-age, as they start having kids of their own. They deal with all the things families deal with - the ups and downs of romantic relationships, parenting, work and, ultimately, loss - but it's also very funny.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585900","duration":"16625207","airdate":"2025-08-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4a1c3675-d526-45cd-9451-9c6dcb7c153f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4a1c3675-d526-45cd-9451-9c6dcb7c153f&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5515425&p=510282&d=1039&size=16625207\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-august-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783596"}]},{"id":"585930","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"177","title":"Songs For When Your Flight Is Delayed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you travel by plane with any regularity, you've been there: stuck in an airport because your flight is delayed. So we thought it best to give your most stressful travel moments a soundtrack. Today, we're recommending three songs for when your flight is delayed.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-august-27th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-27","last_updated":"1774783598","assets":[{"id":"758383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Songs For When Your Flight Is Delayed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you travel by plane with any regularity, you've been there: stuck in an airport because your flight is delayed. So we thought it best to give your most stressful travel moments a soundtrack. Today, we're recommending three songs for when your flight is delayed.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585930","duration":"9936606","airdate":"2025-08-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/bf08f65f-6d7e-42b2-a168-bf4800c80bdc\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=bf08f65f-6d7e-42b2-a168-bf4800c80bdc&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5517857&p=510282&d=620&size=9936606\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-august-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783598"}]},{"id":"585970","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"178","title":"Jaws","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Steven Spielberg's Jaws <\/em>turns 50 this year. It's been called the perfect movie, the first blockbuster, and the film that changed why we go to the movies. As it returns to theaters, we head back into the water to revisit the classic creature feature with fresh eyes - lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-08-28","last_updated":"1774783599","assets":[{"id":"758418","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Jaws","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Steven Spielberg's Jaws <\/em>turns 50 this year. It's been called the perfect movie, the first blockbuster, and the film that changed why we go to the movies. As it returns to theaters, we head back into the water to revisit the classic creature feature with fresh eyes - lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"585970","duration":"23269086","airdate":"2025-08-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6be00b79-6478-4e6e-8a12-6eaeceeea1d5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6be00b79-6478-4e6e-8a12-6eaeceeea1d5&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5518187&p=510282&d=1454&size=23269086\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-august-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783599"}]},{"id":"586008","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"179","title":"The Roses And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"First a novel and a 1989 hit film, the story of The Roses<\/em> has been told before. 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Butler plays Hank, a sad sack bartender at a sticky East Village dive bar in the 1990s. When his British punk neighbor Russ, played by Matt Smith, asks him to cat sit, Hank finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. His life comes apart as the criminal underworld becomes convinced he knows where a huge cache of stolen cash can be found. Will Hank fight back? Can he? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-2nd-2025","airdate":"2025-09-02","last_updated":"1774783601","assets":[{"id":"758544","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Caught Stealing","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Austin Butler, Zo Kravitz and Bad Bunny star in Caught Stealing<\/em>, the new grungy, throwback film from Darren Aronofsky. Butler plays Hank, a sad sack bartender at a sticky East Village dive bar in the 1990s. 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The movie stars Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Ben Kingsley as retirees who have formed a club that researches cold cases to pass the time - until a real murder, and a plucky new member, show up on their incredibly bucolic doorstep.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-09-03","last_updated":"1774783603","assets":[{"id":"758572","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Thursday Murder Club","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club<\/em> is a cozy British mystery set at a posh retirement community. 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But she kicks it up several notches while playing around with more retro-heavy sounds. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-04","last_updated":"1774783604","assets":[{"id":"758605","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Sabrina Carpenter Man's Best Friend","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Sabrina Carpenter is following her breakout album Short n' Sweet<\/em> with a new collection of cheeky earworms called Man's Best Friend<\/em>, which includes the breakout singles \"Manchild\" and \"Tears.\" Carpenter explores many of the same lyrical themes as she has in the past -- winking innuendo and wry commentary on being a woman in the dating scene. But she kicks it up several notches while playing around with more retro-heavy sounds. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586151","duration":"22988636","airdate":"2025-09-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/435b3ec2-5204-416d-b480-cc3f2e12d869\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=435b3ec2-5204-416d-b480-cc3f2e12d869&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5526878&p=510282&d=1436&size=22988636\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783604"}]},{"id":"586190","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"183","title":"The Conjuring: Last Rites And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/em> winds down the story of the demon-hunting couple loosely based on Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. They battle one last threat: a house in Pennsylvania that contains a haunted mirror and a terrified family. The Conjuring<\/em> franchise has generated billions of dollars across many films and spinoffs full of hauntings, demonic possession, and creepy dolls. But does this film have a new story to tell?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org\/podclub<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-5th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-05","last_updated":"1774783605","assets":[{"id":"758647","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Conjuring: Last Rites And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/em> winds down the story of the demon-hunting couple loosely based on Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. They battle one last threat: a house in Pennsylvania that contains a haunted mirror and a terrified family. The Conjuring<\/em> franchise has generated billions of dollars across many films and spinoffs full of hauntings, demonic possession, and creepy dolls. But does this film have a new story to tell?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org\/podclub<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586190","duration":"21045543","airdate":"2025-09-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cf0725ab-7596-45b8-8489-229baea9c9b3\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cf0725ab-7596-45b8-8489-229baea9c9b3&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5529283&p=510282&d=1315&size=21045543\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783605"}]},{"id":"586252","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"184","title":"The Paper","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Paper<\/em> is a spinoff of The Office<\/em>, and like its predecessor, it's a mockumentary about a workplace that's facing financial and cultural headwinds. The Peacock series focuses on a local newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, and stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Chelsea Frei - and brings back a familiar face from The Office<\/em>, Oscar Nuez. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-8th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-08","last_updated":"1774783607","assets":[{"id":"758714","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Paper","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Paper<\/em> is a spinoff of The Office<\/em>, and like its predecessor, it's a mockumentary about a workplace that's facing financial and cultural headwinds. The Peacock series focuses on a local newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, and stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Chelsea Frei - and brings back a familiar face from The Office<\/em>, Oscar Nuez. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586252","duration":"17002624","airdate":"2025-09-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c81c60d6-3abf-4b23-9102-ce2deceeb515\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c81c60d6-3abf-4b23-9102-ce2deceeb515&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5529370&p=510282&d=1062&size=17002624\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-8th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783607"}]},{"id":"586281","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"185","title":"Watch This: Twinless","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney star as unlikely friends in the new movie Twinless<\/em>. They meet in a support group for people who have lost their twin and form an interesting bond, but there's a lot they don't know about each other. Directed and written by Sweeney, the film has a wry sensibility, great chemistry, and dares to take some dark turns you probably won't see coming.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-09","last_updated":"1774783608","assets":[{"id":"758744","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: Twinless","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney star as unlikely friends in the new movie Twinless<\/em>. They meet in a support group for people who have lost their twin and form an interesting bond, but there's a lot they don't know about each other. 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Today, we're talking about great movies with silly plots - including The Martian<\/em>, The Incredible Mr. Limpet<\/em>, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-11","last_updated":"1774783609","assets":[{"id":"758809","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Great Movies With Silly Plots","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Have you ever found yourself completely caught up in a film only to find, after the lights come up, that the story didn't make any sense, yet you loved it anyway? Today, we're talking about great movies with silly plots - including The Martian<\/em>, The Incredible Mr. Limpet<\/em>, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586346","duration":"18984169","airdate":"2025-09-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d9f4c99c-7a94-489e-8e11-dece036ca097\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d9f4c99c-7a94-489e-8e11-dece036ca097&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5536559&p=510282&d=1186&size=18984169\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783609"}]},{"id":"586393","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"187","title":"The Long Walk And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

The new film The Long Walk<\/em> is Stephen King meets The Hunger Games<\/em>. It takes place in a dystopian America in which one young man from each state competes in a televised event in which they must walk at a steady pace ... until they can't. And when they can't, they're killed. It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill. (This episode was recorded on September 4, 2025.<\/em>)

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-12","last_updated":"1774783611","assets":[{"id":"758860","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Long Walk And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

The new film The Long Walk<\/em> is Stephen King meets The Hunger Games<\/em>. It takes place in a dystopian America in which one young man from each state competes in a televised event in which they must walk at a steady pace ... until they can't. And when they can't, they're killed. It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill. (This episode was recorded on September 4, 2025.<\/em>)

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586393","duration":"17126340","airdate":"2025-09-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/8f8c613d-18a2-49a7-90f0-f5d06b2bb656\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=8f8c613d-18a2-49a7-90f0-f5d06b2bb656&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5538136&p=510282&d=1070&size=17126340\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783611"}]},{"id":"586458","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"188","title":"2025 Emmys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

This year's Emmy Awards saw big wins for Adolescence<\/em>, The Studio<\/em>, and The Pitt<\/em>. The telecast was also packed with a couple of surprise wins, a show of undeniable goodwill toward Stephen Colbert, and a tedious recurring bit led by host Nate Bargatze.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-15","last_updated":"1774783612","assets":[{"id":"758930","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Emmys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

This year's Emmy Awards saw big wins for Adolescence<\/em>, The Studio<\/em>, and The Pitt<\/em>. The telecast was also packed with a couple of surprise wins, a show of undeniable goodwill toward Stephen Colbert, and a tedious recurring bit led by host Nate Bargatze.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586458","duration":"24393000","airdate":"2025-09-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a5a3157a-a6d0-4703-9a2c-96c0d035c344\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a5a3157a-a6d0-4703-9a2c-96c0d035c344&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5537895&p=510282&d=1524&size=24393000\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783612"}]},{"id":"586485","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"189","title":"The Summer I Turned Pretty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The TV series The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> features a messy love triangle, plenty of drama, and a LOT of Taylor Swift songs. The show has become a word-of-mouth sensation, with fans obsessing over whether they're Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah. Now in its final season, the Prime Video series is based on a series of books by Jenny Han (To All The Boys I've Loved Before, XO Kitty<\/em>).To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-16","last_updated":"1774783613","assets":[{"id":"758958","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Summer I Turned Pretty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The TV series The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> features a messy love triangle, plenty of drama, and a LOT of Taylor Swift songs. 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From director Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, the film takes some big swings you may not fully see coming.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-19th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-19","last_updated":"1774783616","assets":[{"id":"759081","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Him And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new horror film HIM<\/em>, Tyriq Withers stars as a young football player who has a chance to be trained by his idol, played by Marlon Wayans. 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From director Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, the film takes some big swings you may not fully see coming.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586590","duration":"20515571","airdate":"2025-09-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/82b33a35-11dd-4f27-80de-ffc2d4070650\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=82b33a35-11dd-4f27-80de-ffc2d4070650&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5544363&p=510282&d=1282&size=20515571\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783616"}]},{"id":"586659","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"192","title":"Haunted Hotel","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

From one of the minds behind Rick and Morty<\/em>, Netflix's new animated comedy Haunted Hotel<\/em> is the perfect mix of fun and creepy to kick off spooky season. Will Forte voices a ghost who previously ran the Undervale, a very, very haunted old hotel. The show follows his attempts to show his family the ropes, vis a vis ghosts, demons, bleeding mirrors, and possession.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-09-22","last_updated":"1774783617","assets":[{"id":"759154","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Haunted Hotel","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

From one of the minds behind Rick and Morty<\/em>, Netflix's new animated comedy Haunted Hotel<\/em> is the perfect mix of fun and creepy to kick off spooky season. Will Forte voices a ghost who previously ran the Undervale, a very, very haunted old hotel. The show follows his attempts to show his family the ropes, vis a vis ghosts, demons, bleeding mirrors, and possession.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586659","duration":"16771911","airdate":"2025-09-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/00b23508-538a-4dae-a647-134098f4669f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=00b23508-538a-4dae-a647-134098f4669f&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5544365&p=510282&d=1048&size=16771911\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783617"}]},{"id":"586730","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"193","title":"Task","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new HBO series Task <\/em>stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey in a grim, but stealthily hopeful drama. From the creator of Mare of Easttown<\/em>, the show is a cat-and-mouse crime thriller about an FBI agent reluctantly dragged back into the field to investigate a series of drug related crimes. The show offers drugs, stolen money, family drama, kidnapping, shootouts, grief, and forgiveness.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-24","last_updated":"1774783619","assets":[{"id":"759235","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Task","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new HBO series Task <\/em>stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey in a grim, but stealthily hopeful drama. From the creator of Mare of Easttown<\/em>, the show is a cat-and-mouse crime thriller about an FBI agent reluctantly dragged back into the field to investigate a series of drug related crimes. The show offers drugs, stolen money, family drama, kidnapping, shootouts, grief, and forgiveness.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586730","duration":"18733811","airdate":"2025-09-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/94c047f9-86a3-4c0d-aa86-83d43c5fba15\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=94c047f9-86a3-4c0d-aa86-83d43c5fba15&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5551190&p=510282&d=1170&size=18733811\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-september-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783619"}]},{"id":"586762","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"194","title":"Showgirls","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Showgirls <\/em>stars Elizabeth Berkley as a Vegas dancer trying to move up from a seedy club to a glamorous hotel show. Paul Verhoeven's NC-17 movie was a notorious flop, but it is now considered a camp classic and a window into a moment of moral panic. Showgirls <\/em>turns 30 this year, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the film.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-25th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-25","last_updated":"1774783620","assets":[{"id":"759268","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Showgirls","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Showgirls <\/em>stars Elizabeth Berkley as a Vegas dancer trying to move up from a seedy club to a glamorous hotel show. Paul Verhoeven's NC-17 movie was a notorious flop, but it is now considered a camp classic and a window into a moment of moral panic. Showgirls <\/em>turns 30 this year, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the film.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586762","duration":"17936763","airdate":"2025-09-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/91c4e674-0e9e-471b-b5a9-5c6f29612165\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=91c4e674-0e9e-471b-b5a9-5c6f29612165&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5552144&p=510282&d=1120&size=17936763\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-september-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783620"}]},{"id":"586798","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"195","title":"One Battle After Another And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One Battle After Another<\/em> is an action-thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor and Sean Penn. DiCaprio plays a washed up ex-revolutionary searching for his missing daughter while raging against the machine. In this case, the machine is unabashedly racist, xenophobic, and corrupt. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the ensemble also includes Regina Hall and Benicio del Toro.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-26th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-26","last_updated":"1774783621","assets":[{"id":"759307","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"One Battle After Another And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One Battle After Another<\/em> is an action-thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor and Sean Penn. DiCaprio plays a washed up ex-revolutionary searching for his missing daughter while raging against the machine. In this case, the machine is unabashedly racist, xenophobic, and corrupt. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the ensemble also includes Regina Hall and Benicio del Toro.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586798","duration":"23225200","airdate":"2025-09-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f5a7a504-69cc-4a47-9733-fdc9ec520ad9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f5a7a504-69cc-4a47-9733-fdc9ec520ad9&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5553523&p=510282&d=1451&size=23225200\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-september-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783621"}]},{"id":"586871","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"196","title":"Wayward","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series Wayward<\/em>, Toni Collette plays a deeply creepy woman who runs a facility that promises to fix troubled teens. A cop (Mae Martin) moves to town with his wife, who's a graduate of the facility and an acolyte of its leader. And he starts to think something is very, very wrong. Things are not all they seem in the picturesque town of Tall Pines, but you'll have to watch to find out why.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-29th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-29","last_updated":"1774783623","assets":[{"id":"759383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wayward","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series Wayward<\/em>, Toni Collette plays a deeply creepy woman who runs a facility that promises to fix troubled teens. A cop (Mae Martin) moves to town with his wife, who's a graduate of the facility and an acolyte of its leader. And he starts to think something is very, very wrong. Things are not all they seem in the picturesque town of Tall Pines, but you'll have to watch to find out why.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586871","duration":"19017187","airdate":"2025-09-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dcc09774-6a19-45fc-8688-850ff5973cb6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dcc09774-6a19-45fc-8688-850ff5973cb6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5554279&p=510282&d=1188&size=19017187\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-september-29th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783623"}]},{"id":"586913","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"197","title":"The Lowdown","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Lowdown<\/em> is a great new FX series starring Ethan Hawke as a freelance investigative reporter with a knack for sticking his nose where it doesn't belong and getting that nose punched. He gets drawn into the seedy goings-on of one of Tulsa's most prominent families. Created by Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs<\/em>), the modern-day Western noir comedy has an excellent ensemble including Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Killer Mike. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-09-30","last_updated":"1774783624","assets":[{"id":"759420","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Lowdown","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Lowdown<\/em> is a great new FX series starring Ethan Hawke as a freelance investigative reporter with a knack for sticking his nose where it doesn't belong and getting that nose punched. He gets drawn into the seedy goings-on of one of Tulsa's most prominent families. Created by Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs<\/em>), the modern-day Western noir comedy has an excellent ensemble including Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Killer Mike. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"586913","duration":"18730467","airdate":"2025-09-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b28a86c6-9461-4f02-9d4f-1aa115bfaac7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b28a86c6-9461-4f02-9d4f-1aa115bfaac7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5556976&p=510282&d=1170&size=18730467\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-september-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783624"}]},{"id":"586980","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"198","title":"Brokeback Mountain","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year marks 20 years since Brokeback Mountain<\/em> hit theaters. 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Today, its legacy is a tough one to untangle.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-2nd-2025","airdate":"2025-10-02","last_updated":"1774783625","assets":[{"id":"759502","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Brokeback Mountain","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year marks 20 years since Brokeback Mountain<\/em> hit theaters. The film starred Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as two sheep herders who fall in love in a place and time that keeps them apart. Before its release, Hollywood considered it a huge risk. It went on to be a critical and box office success, but it also made a lot of folks so uncomfortable they made cheap jokes about it for years. 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Johnson plays Mark Kerr, a UFC champion who is reeling from his first major loss in the ring and confronting an addiction to painkillers. Directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems<\/em>), the wrestling drama pulls out all the classic moves in the awards season playbook. We can smell what The Rock is cooking - but is it a hearty meal?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-10-03","last_updated":"1774783627","assets":[{"id":"759539","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Smashing Machine And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson and Emily Blunt star in the new sports biopic The Smashing Machine<\/em>. Johnson plays Mark Kerr, a UFC champion who is reeling from his first major loss in the ring and confronting an addiction to painkillers. Directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems<\/em>), the wrestling drama pulls out all the classic moves in the awards season playbook. We can smell what The Rock is cooking - but is it a hearty meal?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587015","duration":"23377338","airdate":"2025-10-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/36f74354-aaec-4043-94f6-9fb178f64596\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=36f74354-aaec-4043-94f6-9fb178f64596&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5559272&p=510282&d=1461&size=23377338\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783627"}]},{"id":"587098","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"200","title":"Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Taylor Swift just dropped her new album The Life Of A Showgirl<\/em>. It touches on her relationship with fianc Travis Kelce while reflecting on fame, normalcy, the Internet, and a simmering beef with a fellow pop star. We're unpacking the songs, including \"Actually Romantic,\" \"Eldest Daughter,\" \"CANCELLED!\", and \"Ruin The Friendship.\"To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-06","last_updated":"1774783628","assets":[{"id":"759621","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Taylor Swift just dropped her new album The Life Of A Showgirl<\/em>. It touches on her relationship with fianc Travis Kelce while reflecting on fame, normalcy, the Internet, and a simmering beef with a fellow pop star. We're unpacking the songs, including \"Actually Romantic,\" \"Eldest Daughter,\" \"CANCELLED!\", and \"Ruin The Friendship.\"To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587098","duration":"21825037","airdate":"2025-10-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c62b14c9-2649-4329-bcba-478e8d6ed0eb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c62b14c9-2649-4329-bcba-478e8d6ed0eb&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5560827&p=510282&d=1363&size=21825037\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783628"}]},{"id":"587127","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"201","title":"The Lost Bus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie The Lost Bus<\/em>, Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera play a bus driver and a teacher who have to transport more than 20 kids to safety when evacuation orders roll in from a wildfire. Based on the 2018 Camp Fire in California, the movie is a harrowing drama, a climate warning, and a disaster film all in one. It's streaming on Apple TV+.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-07","last_updated":"1774783629","assets":[{"id":"759648","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Lost Bus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie The Lost Bus<\/em>, Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera play a bus driver and a teacher who have to transport more than 20 kids to safety when evacuation orders roll in from a wildfire. Based on the 2018 Camp Fire in California, the movie is a harrowing drama, a climate warning, and a disaster film all in one. It's streaming on Apple TV+.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587127","duration":"14917426","airdate":"2025-10-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/46c18730-e3df-4427-b9ef-92a1fd19c4f8\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=46c18730-e3df-4427-b9ef-92a1fd19c4f8&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5561893&p=510282&d=932&size=14917426\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783629"}]},{"id":"587188","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"202","title":"Most Overused Songs In Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Some great songs are so overused in movies, they've become cliches. Everyone's mileage is bound to vary, but we're rounding up a few songs we love that need to be retired and suggesting a few worthy replacements.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-09","last_updated":"1774783630","assets":[{"id":"759719","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Most Overused Songs In Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Some great songs are so overused in movies, they've become cliches. Everyone's mileage is bound to vary, but we're rounding up a few songs we love that need to be retired and suggesting a few worthy replacements.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587188","duration":"18991692","airdate":"2025-10-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/350aeb85-368b-4dd6-ba2b-e19d21045343\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=350aeb85-368b-4dd6-ba2b-e19d21045343&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5566097&p=510282&d=1186&size=18991692\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-9th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783630"}]},{"id":"587220","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"203","title":"TRON: Ares And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"TRON: Ares<\/em> is the third film in the franchise, and this time flips the script: Instead of humans entering the digital world, this movie sees human-shaped artificial intelligence programs entering our world. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Evan Peters, is TRON: Ares<\/em> an upgrade from the previous movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-10","last_updated":"1774783632","assets":[{"id":"759754","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"TRON: Ares And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"TRON: Ares<\/em> is the third film in the franchise, and this time flips the script: Instead of humans entering the digital world, this movie sees human-shaped artificial intelligence programs entering our world. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Evan Peters, is TRON: Ares<\/em> an upgrade from the previous movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587220","duration":"21825873","airdate":"2025-10-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/36c3c915-9d53-45ef-a3ae-78b527ccf9be\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=36c3c915-9d53-45ef-a3ae-78b527ccf9be&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5566091&p=510282&d=1364&size=21825873\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783632"}]},{"id":"587286","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"204","title":"Kiss of the Spider Woman","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Jennifer Lopez stars in the new film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman<\/em>. Set in an Argentine prison, one man (Tonatiuh) tells his cellmate (Diego Luna) the story of his favorite old Hollywood musical, starring the silver screen goddess he worships - that's J. Lo. The musical is packed with glitz, glamour and songs written by Kander and Ebb, the minds behind Cabaret <\/em>and Chicago<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-13th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-13","last_updated":"1774783633","assets":[{"id":"759825","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Kiss of the Spider Woman","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Jennifer Lopez stars in the new film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman<\/em>. Set in an Argentine prison, one man (Tonatiuh) tells his cellmate (Diego Luna) the story of his favorite old Hollywood musical, starring the silver screen goddess he worships - that's J. Lo. The musical is packed with glitz, glamour and songs written by Kander and Ebb, the minds behind Cabaret <\/em>and Chicago<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587286","duration":"21156302","airdate":"2025-10-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d5926451-5993-4ea6-9570-3d6354a9a13e\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d5926451-5993-4ea6-9570-3d6354a9a13e&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5569495&p=510282&d=1322&size=21156302\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-13th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783633"}]},{"id":"587339","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"205","title":"After the Hunt","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie After The Hunt<\/em>, Julia Roberts plays a Yale professor who finds herself in a hard place when one of her star students (Ayo Edebiri) makes an allegation against another faculty member (Andrew Garfield). Who's telling the truth? Who's the victim? Is there a victim? Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name) the film poses a lot of questions. But are any of them answered?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-14","last_updated":"1774783634","assets":[{"id":"759854","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"After the Hunt","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie After The Hunt<\/em>, Julia Roberts plays a Yale professor who finds herself in a hard place when one of her star students (Ayo Edebiri) makes an allegation against another faculty member (Andrew Garfield). Who's telling the truth? Who's the victim? Is there a victim? Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name) the film poses a lot of questions. But are any of them answered?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587339","duration":"17217037","airdate":"2025-10-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/443078bb-b02b-4a97-8f1c-beaefb27592c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=443078bb-b02b-4a97-8f1c-beaefb27592c&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5570719&p=510282&d=1075&size=17217037\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783634"}]},{"id":"587376","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"206","title":"Roofman","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Roofman<\/em>, Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst ooze with their signature charm and chemistry. Tatum plays an exceptionally savvy military veteran who robs fast food joints by entering through the rooftops. Eventually he gets caught and sent to prison, but he's able to escape and hides out in a Toys \"R\" Us for several months undetected. Obviously, he can only survive on M&Ms and keep up the ruse for so long before the roof comes crashing down on him. Consequences!Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-15th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-15","last_updated":"1774783636","assets":[{"id":"759901","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Roofman","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Roofman<\/em>, Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst ooze with their signature charm and chemistry. 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Consequences!Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587376","duration":"17038151","airdate":"2025-10-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cde85442-c320-487a-ac5f-ccca99fe38f0\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cde85442-c320-487a-ac5f-ccca99fe38f0&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5574178&p=510282&d=1064&size=17038151\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-15th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783636"}]},{"id":"587443","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"207","title":"Black Phone 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Grabbers gonna grab, even from beyond the grave. 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They head off to camp to investigate Gwen's psychic nightmares of the Grabber's early victims.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-17","last_updated":"1774783637","assets":[{"id":"759976","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Black Phone 2 And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Grabbers gonna grab, even from beyond the grave. In Black Phone 2<\/em>, Ethan Hawke returns from the dead as the serial killer who hides behind a demonic mask. It's four years later, and the siblings (Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw) who survived the Grabber's killing spree are having a hard time with things. They head off to camp to investigate Gwen's psychic nightmares of the Grabber's early victims.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"587443","duration":"17834781","airdate":"2025-10-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d71bf72c-b64d-4b77-937b-e88095e5d8c8\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d71bf72c-b64d-4b77-937b-e88095e5d8c8&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5576422&p=510282&d=1114&size=17834781\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-17th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783637"}]},{"id":"588152","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"208","title":"Good Fortune","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Good Fortune<\/em>, Keanu Reeves plays a doofy, well-meaning guardian angel named Gabriel who gets a little too involved in the life of a gig worker named Arj (Aziz Ansari). In trying to teach Arj a life lesson, Gabriel grants him the opportunity to swap places with a finance mogul (Seth Rogen). This mostly buddy comedy is Ansari's feature directorial debut and has a bit to say about wealth inequality and even some musings on what makes life meaningful.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-10-21","last_updated":"1774783638","assets":[{"id":"760693","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Good Fortune","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Good Fortune<\/em>, Keanu Reeves plays a doofy, well-meaning guardian angel named Gabriel who gets a little too involved in the life of a gig worker named Arj (Aziz Ansari). In trying to teach Arj a life lesson, Gabriel grants him the opportunity to swap places with a finance mogul (Seth Rogen). This mostly buddy comedy is Ansari's feature directorial debut and has a bit to say about wealth inequality and even some musings on what makes life meaningful.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588152","duration":"15347924","airdate":"2025-10-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/9fed0d65-7aae-4db3-af65-678a51430949\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=9fed0d65-7aae-4db3-af65-678a51430949&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5580456&p=510282&d=959&size=15347924\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-21st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783638"}]},{"id":"588179","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"209","title":"The Reality TV Show I'd Like To Judge","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When you watch a competitive reality show, you might think about how you'd win. But maybe you think about a much more powerful role for yourself: the judge. We discuss which reality tv show we'd like to judge - including Top Chef<\/em>, American Idol<\/em>, RuPaul's Drag Race<\/em>, and Rhythm + Flow<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-10-22","last_updated":"1774783640","assets":[{"id":"760726","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Reality TV Show I'd Like To Judge","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"When you watch a competitive reality show, you might think about how you'd win. But maybe you think about a much more powerful role for yourself: the judge. We discuss which reality tv show we'd like to judge - including Top Chef<\/em>, American Idol<\/em>, RuPaul's Drag Race<\/em>, and Rhythm + Flow<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588179","duration":"22355009","airdate":"2025-10-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/61b2ec03-dce8-44ca-91c8-159135784223\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=61b2ec03-dce8-44ca-91c8-159135784223&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5580512&p=510282&d=1397&size=22355009\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783640"}]},{"id":"588220","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"210","title":"Nobody Wants This","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix series Nobody Wants This<\/em>, Kristen Bell plays an agnostic podcaster, who meets a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. They like each other immediately, but there are some hurdles for them when it comes to being together. The show offers plenty of romantic comedy banter and good chemistry, as well as some pretty deep questions about faith and compatibility. Nobody Wants This<\/em> just returned for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-23rd-2025","airdate":"2025-10-23","last_updated":"1774783641","assets":[{"id":"760761","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Nobody Wants This","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Netflix series Nobody Wants This<\/em>, Kristen Bell plays an agnostic podcaster, who meets a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. They like each other immediately, but there are some hurdles for them when it comes to being together. The show offers plenty of romantic comedy banter and good chemistry, as well as some pretty deep questions about faith and compatibility. Nobody Wants This<\/em> just returned for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588220","duration":"17622876","airdate":"2025-10-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a284342e-607a-4245-98b6-8a62244231f7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a284342e-607a-4245-98b6-8a62244231f7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5582228&p=510282&d=1101&size=17622876\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-october-23rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783641"}]},{"id":"588257","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"211","title":"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere<\/em>, the currently red-hot actor Jeremy Allen White plays the eternally red-hot rock star, Bruce Springsteen. And yes, White does his own singing. The film tells the story of the 1982 album Nebraska<\/em>. It came at a time of personal and career uncertainty for Springsteen, and ended up being recorded in a bedroom, without a band. It's largely a film about fighting to preserve the integrity of your art, which Springsteen does alongside his manager, played by Jeremy Strong.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-24","last_updated":"1774783642","assets":[{"id":"760812","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere<\/em>, the currently red-hot actor Jeremy Allen White plays the eternally red-hot rock star, Bruce Springsteen. And yes, White does his own singing. The film tells the story of the 1982 album Nebraska<\/em>. It came at a time of personal and career uncertainty for Springsteen, and ended up being recorded in a bedroom, without a band. It's largely a film about fighting to preserve the integrity of your art, which Springsteen does alongside his manager, played by Jeremy Strong.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588257","duration":"22789687","airdate":"2025-10-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3eb1dfd7-7936-4a13-88f1-6b5cacd1caf6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3eb1dfd7-7936-4a13-88f1-6b5cacd1caf6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5582364&p=510282&d=1424&size=22789687\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783642"}]},{"id":"588322","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"212","title":"Blue Moon","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Blue Moon<\/em>, Ethan Hawke plays songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is having maybe the worst night of his life. His long term collaborator Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) has forged a new partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II, and tonight is the opening of Oklahoma!<\/em>, their first show. And it's safe to say Hart is miserable. Blue Moon<\/em> is directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise<\/em>, Boyhood<\/em>), and co-stars Margaret Qualley.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-27th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-27","last_updated":"1774783644","assets":[{"id":"760885","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Blue Moon","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new movie Blue Moon<\/em>, Ethan Hawke plays songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is having maybe the worst night of his life. His long term collaborator Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) has forged a new partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II, and tonight is the opening of Oklahoma!<\/em>, their first show. And it's safe to say Hart is miserable. Blue Moon<\/em> is directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise<\/em>, Boyhood<\/em>), and co-stars Margaret Qualley.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588322","duration":"19569311","airdate":"2025-10-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/38596195-8723-4988-b18a-9ea1b58bbee2\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=38596195-8723-4988-b18a-9ea1b58bbee2&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5583762&p=510282&d=1223&size=19569311\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-october-27th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783644"}]},{"id":"588356","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"213","title":"Halloween Songs","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Who's the Mariah Carey of Halloween? Every year we hear many familiar Halloween songs - from the Ghostbusters theme to \"Thriller\" to \"Monster Mash.\" But beyond those Halloween staples, what's next? Today we've got an episode of NPR's All Songs Considered that offers up a new canon spooky season songs - from the truly terrifying to autumnal and nostalgic.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-28","last_updated":"1774783645","assets":[{"id":"760919","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Halloween Songs","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Who's the Mariah Carey of Halloween? Every year we hear many familiar Halloween songs - from the Ghostbusters theme to \"Thriller\" to \"Monster Mash.\" But beyond those Halloween staples, what's next? Today we've got an episode of NPR's All Songs Considered that offers up a new canon spooky season songs - from the truly terrifying to autumnal and nostalgic.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588356","duration":"21563395","airdate":"2025-10-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/5620d114-3d4b-41bb-86ea-099ded2446dc\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=5620d114-3d4b-41bb-86ea-099ded2446dc&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5585042&p=510282&d=1347&size=21563395\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-october-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783645"}]},{"id":"588385","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"214","title":"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Rose Byrne shows off her dramatic chops in the new movie If I Had Legs I'd Kick You<\/em>, where she plays a therapist shouldering all the responsibility of caring for her ill daughter while her emotionally absent husband is away for work. Her patients have their own issues, and sometimes they don't grasp the meaning of \"boundaries.\" And her relationship with her own therapist\/co-worker, who's played by Conan O'Brien, is... messy. And that's only the beginning.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-29th-2025","airdate":"2025-10-29","last_updated":"1774783646","assets":[{"id":"760956","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Rose Byrne shows off her dramatic chops in the new movie If I Had Legs I'd Kick You<\/em>, where she plays a therapist shouldering all the responsibility of caring for her ill daughter while her emotionally absent husband is away for work. Her patients have their own issues, and sometimes they don't grasp the meaning of \"boundaries.\" And her relationship with her own therapist\/co-worker, who's played by Conan O'Brien, is... messy. And that's only the beginning.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588385","duration":"17680554","airdate":"2025-10-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/dd240813-afce-4bc4-b2f0-9e4832b4a2c1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=dd240813-afce-4bc4-b2f0-9e4832b4a2c1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5588912&p=510282&d=1104&size=17680554\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-october-29th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783646"}]},{"id":"588448","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"215","title":"Bugonia And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Bugonia <\/em>stars Emma Stone as a high-powered CEO who's kidnapped by conspiracy theorists, one of whom is played by Jesse Plemons. The conflict grows more and more complex and intense -- and, given that this is a Yorgos Lanthimos movie, it gets 1) very dark; and 2) very weird.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-31st-2025","airdate":"2025-10-31","last_updated":"1774783647","assets":[{"id":"761029","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bugonia And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Bugonia <\/em>stars Emma Stone as a high-powered CEO who's kidnapped by conspiracy theorists, one of whom is played by Jesse Plemons. The conflict grows more and more complex and intense -- and, given that this is a Yorgos Lanthimos movie, it gets 1) very dark; and 2) very weird.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588448","duration":"22181556","airdate":"2025-10-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3f61d262-da2c-4c5f-a245-1eb9f64610b4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3f61d262-da2c-4c5f-a245-1eb9f64610b4&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5591342&p=510282&d=1386&size=22181556\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-october-31st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783647"}]},{"id":"588676","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"216","title":"IT: Welcome To Derry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In new HBO prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry<\/em>, we return to the clown who keeps on giving. Based on the Stephen King novel and a prequel to the films It <\/em>(2017) and It Chapter Two<\/em> (2019), the show finds a whole new crop of kids being terrorized by whatever lives underneath their little town in Maine. And at the nearby military base, some of the local adults are acting pretty sketchy, too. There is a lot going on and a lot of it is very bloody. Bill Skarsgrd returns as Pennywise, but be patient since it takes a while to lay eyes on him.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-3rd-2025","airdate":"2025-11-03","last_updated":"1774783649","assets":[{"id":"761383","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"IT: Welcome To Derry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In new HBO prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry<\/em>, we return to the clown who keeps on giving. Based on the Stephen King novel and a prequel to the films It <\/em>(2017) and It Chapter Two<\/em> (2019), the show finds a whole new crop of kids being terrorized by whatever lives underneath their little town in Maine. And at the nearby military base, some of the local adults are acting pretty sketchy, too. There is a lot going on and a lot of it is very bloody. Bill Skarsgrd returns as Pennywise, but be patient since it takes a while to lay eyes on him.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588676","duration":"20453295","airdate":"2025-11-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/23b835a7-1c88-476d-9ff3-b9c599f4f9b6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=23b835a7-1c88-476d-9ff3-b9c599f4f9b6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5591373&p=510282&d=1278&size=20453295\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-3rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783649"}]},{"id":"588735","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"217","title":"Hedda","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Hedda<\/em>, Tessa Thompson plays a woman bored with her dull husband, and who devilishly manipulates the affections of everyone in her orbit. 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Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-04","last_updated":"1774783650","assets":[{"id":"761411","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hedda","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film Hedda<\/em>, Tessa Thompson plays a woman bored with her dull husband, and who devilishly manipulates the affections of everyone in her orbit. Writer\/director Nia DaCosta makes some bold changes in this adaptation of the classic Henrik Ibsen play Hedda Gabler<\/em>, and sets almost all of the action during a lavish party gone awry. But this is not your grandmother's Hedda<\/em>. It's sexy, chaotic, and, above all, messy as hell. It's streaming on Prime Video. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588735","duration":"19073612","airdate":"2025-11-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b3d1d1b2-c896-4eb7-ac01-d06b5ad57717\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b3d1d1b2-c896-4eb7-ac01-d06b5ad57717&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5595821&p=510282&d=1192&size=19073612\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783650"}]},{"id":"588793","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"218","title":"I Love LA","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Rachel Sennott's next project, the HBO series I Love LA<\/em>, has finally arrived. And like plenty of shows before it, it's about young people trying to work and socialize in a big city while screwing up in every conceivable way. Sennott stars as an ascendant employee at a boutique talent management firm with a very online crew played by Josh Hutcherson, Jordan Firstman, Odessa A'zion and True Whitaker.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-6th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-06","last_updated":"1774783651","assets":[{"id":"761496","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"I Love LA","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Rachel Sennott's next project, the HBO series I Love LA<\/em>, has finally arrived. And like plenty of shows before it, it's about young people trying to work and socialize in a big city while screwing up in every conceivable way. Sennott stars as an ascendant employee at a boutique talent management firm with a very online crew played by Josh Hutcherson, Jordan Firstman, Odessa A'zion and True Whitaker.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588793","duration":"19300564","airdate":"2025-11-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/2ce15bd9-f0ac-469d-956d-9577aa5035a5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=2ce15bd9-f0ac-469d-956d-9577aa5035a5&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5597906&p=510282&d=1206&size=19300564\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-6th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783651"}]},{"id":"588827","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"219","title":"Frankenstein And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein <\/em>is a new reimagining of Mary Shelly's classic gothic horror tale about a misunderstood monster who's abandoned by his creator and shunned by society. Oscar Isaac is the narcissistic doctor Victor Frankenstein, and Jacob Elordi has a gargantuan yet humanizing turn as The Creature. Now streaming on Netflix, Frankenstein <\/em>is dark, epic, and preoccupied with the existential dread of life and death.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-7th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-07","last_updated":"1774783653","assets":[{"id":"761535","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Frankenstein And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein <\/em>is a new reimagining of Mary Shelly's classic gothic horror tale about a misunderstood monster who's abandoned by his creator and shunned by society. Oscar Isaac is the narcissistic doctor Victor Frankenstein, and Jacob Elordi has a gargantuan yet humanizing turn as The Creature. Now streaming on Netflix, Frankenstein <\/em>is dark, epic, and preoccupied with the existential dread of life and death.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588827","duration":"25016574","airdate":"2025-11-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/bca9330e-47c3-407e-9fa3-57d4e61b8b43\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=bca9330e-47c3-407e-9fa3-57d4e61b8b43&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5600702&p=510282&d=1563&size=25016574\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-7th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783653"}]},{"id":"588891","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"220","title":"Predator: Badlands","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Predator: Badlands<\/em> is the latest film about an alien race that hunts things using all sorts of space-gadgets. It's told from the Predator's perspective. He's an outcast sent to a hostile planet to hunt down a deadly monster to prove his worth to his people - with Elle Fanning joining as an unlikely ally. It's from the same team that made Prey<\/em>. And both Predator <\/em>movies are much better than they had any right to be.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-10","last_updated":"1774783654","assets":[{"id":"761832","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Predator: Badlands","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Predator: Badlands<\/em> is the latest film about an alien race that hunts things using all sorts of space-gadgets. It's told from the Predator's perspective. He's an outcast sent to a hostile planet to hunt down a deadly monster to prove his worth to his people - with Elle Fanning joining as an unlikely ally. It's from the same team that made Prey<\/em>. And both Predator <\/em>movies are much better than they had any right to be.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588891","duration":"16480593","airdate":"2025-11-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1c3898a8-8c5c-475b-ac0d-7bd95b25eb54\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1c3898a8-8c5c-475b-ac0d-7bd95b25eb54&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5600954&p=510282&d=1029&size=16480593\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783654"}]},{"id":"588918","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"221","title":"Pluribus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new and highly anticipated Apple TV series Pluribus<\/em>, from Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad<\/em>), asks a simple question: What if a proud misanthrope suddenly found herself truly alone? Pluribus <\/em>stars Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul<\/em>) in a tour de force performance as a miserable romantasy author who escapes an event that swallows practically everyone on Earth. The show is a creepy, lonely, darkly funny look at loss and what makes us human.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-11th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-11","last_updated":"1774783655","assets":[{"id":"761860","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Pluribus","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new and highly anticipated Apple TV series Pluribus<\/em>, from Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad<\/em>), asks a simple question: What if a proud misanthrope suddenly found herself truly alone? Pluribus <\/em>stars Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul<\/em>) in a tour de force performance as a miserable romantasy author who escapes an event that swallows practically everyone on Earth. The show is a creepy, lonely, darkly funny look at loss and what makes us human.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588918","duration":"18827016","airdate":"2025-11-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cebcc7a4-c709-4b67-bd11-7bb5a6a8737d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cebcc7a4-c709-4b67-bd11-7bb5a6a8737d&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5604271&p=510282&d=1176&size=18827016\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-11th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783655"}]},{"id":"588978","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"222","title":"Death By Lightning","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Death by Lightning <\/em>pits President James Garfield (Michael Shannon) against Charles Guiteau (Matthew McFadyen), the disgruntled would-be political operative who shot him. But it's not quite the stuffy, stately historical drama that you - and your dad - are probably expecting. Toss in a brace of white middle-aged actors in great big bushy beards and sideburns - Shea Whigham, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford - and you've got yourself a show. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-13th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-13","last_updated":"1774783657","assets":[{"id":"761935","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Death By Lightning","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Death by Lightning <\/em>pits President James Garfield (Michael Shannon) against Charles Guiteau (Matthew McFadyen), the disgruntled would-be political operative who shot him. But it's not quite the stuffy, stately historical drama that you - and your dad - are probably expecting. Toss in a brace of white middle-aged actors in great big bushy beards and sideburns - Shea Whigham, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford - and you've got yourself a show. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"588978","duration":"15755434","airdate":"2025-11-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/7aad5483-927b-4b91-a96f-b9e55f227af6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=7aad5483-927b-4b91-a96f-b9e55f227af6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5606940&p=510282&d=984&size=15755434\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-13th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783657"}]},{"id":"589015","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"223","title":"The Running Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Running Man<\/em> is a new dystopian thriller starring Glen Powell as a man so desperate for money to care for his family that he volunteers to run for his life. As a contestant on a TV game show, he must survive for 30 days while being hunted by a group of highly skilled assassins and by his fellow citizens. Based on a Stephen King novel, director Edgar Wright brings in an all-star cast including Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy and Michael Cera.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-14","last_updated":"1774783658","assets":[{"id":"761970","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Running Man And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Running Man<\/em> is a new dystopian thriller starring Glen Powell as a man so desperate for money to care for his family that he volunteers to run for his life. As a contestant on a TV game show, he must survive for 30 days while being hunted by a group of highly skilled assassins and by his fellow citizens. Based on a Stephen King novel, director Edgar Wright brings in an all-star cast including Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy and Michael Cera.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589015","duration":"23414954","airdate":"2025-11-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1a783bb1-cefd-41c8-8900-690d0f917822\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1a783bb1-cefd-41c8-8900-690d0f917822&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5608037&p=510282&d=1463&size=23414954\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783658"}]},{"id":"589084","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"224","title":"Now You See Me: Now You Don't","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Now You See Me: Now You Don't<\/em>, the magical Four Horsemen - played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher - reunite after almost 10 years to fight a cruel diamond heiress played by Rosamund Pike. You've got twists and turns, tricks galore, mysterious benefactors... and, just like in the Fast & Furious<\/em> movies, a fair bit of talk about family.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-17","last_updated":"1774783659","assets":[{"id":"762044","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Now You See Me: Now You Don't","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Now You See Me: Now You Don't<\/em>, the magical Four Horsemen - played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher - reunite after almost 10 years to fight a cruel diamond heiress played by Rosamund Pike. You've got twists and turns, tricks galore, mysterious benefactors... and, just like in the Fast & Furious<\/em> movies, a fair bit of talk about family.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589084","duration":"16571290","airdate":"2025-11-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fc185a4f-0956-44d5-82fe-95520521017f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fc185a4f-0956-44d5-82fe-95520521017f&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5608061&p=510282&d=1035&size=16571290\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-17th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783659"}]},{"id":"589116","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"225","title":"The Beast In Me","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series The Beast In Me<\/em>, a writer played by Claire Danes struggles to find the topic of her next book - until a nefarious real estate tycoon played by Matthew Rhys moves in next door. He's widely suspected of having murdered his first wife, even though her death has been officially treated as a suicide. The two cautiously get acquainted, as she tries to figure out the truth.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-18th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-18","last_updated":"1774783660","assets":[{"id":"762074","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Beast In Me","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new Netflix series The Beast In Me<\/em>, a writer played by Claire Danes struggles to find the topic of her next book - until a nefarious real estate tycoon played by Matthew Rhys moves in next door. He's widely suspected of having murdered his first wife, even though her death has been officially treated as a suicide. The two cautiously get acquainted, as she tries to figure out the truth.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589116","duration":"18929834","airdate":"2025-11-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4332b0aa-1843-4942-8cbc-babc61a09a46\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4332b0aa-1843-4942-8cbc-babc61a09a46&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5610973&p=510282&d=1183&size=18929834\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-18th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783660"}]},{"id":"589174","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"226","title":"A Man On The Inside","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The charming Netflix sitcom A Man on the Inside<\/em> stars Ted Danson as a lonely widower who's hired by a private investigator to live undercover in a senior living facility. His mission is to find out who stole a precious item from one of the residents. Created by Michael Schur (The Good Place<\/em>), the series is also a tender and poignant depiction of loss, aging, and finding community. A Man on the Inside <\/em>just returned for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the show. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-20th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-20","last_updated":"1774783662","assets":[{"id":"762134","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Man On The Inside","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The charming Netflix sitcom A Man on the Inside<\/em> stars Ted Danson as a lonely widower who's hired by a private investigator to live undercover in a senior living facility. His mission is to find out who stole a precious item from one of the residents. Created by Michael Schur (The Good Place<\/em>), the series is also a tender and poignant depiction of loss, aging, and finding community. A Man on the Inside <\/em>just returned for a second season, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the show. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589174","duration":"14446804","airdate":"2025-11-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/eb70ff63-c3e3-4728-8ba0-084e7c55f8c6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=eb70ff63-c3e3-4728-8ba0-084e7c55f8c6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5613325&p=510282&d=902&size=14446804\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-november-20th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783662"}]},{"id":"589208","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"227","title":"Wicked: For Good And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wicked <\/em>was a smash hit that earned Oscar nominations for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-but that was only the first half of the story. Wicked: For Good<\/em> has more songs, more magic, more extravagant production design, and more belting. But can it match the impact and live up to the hype of the first film?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-21st-2025","airdate":"2025-11-21","last_updated":"1774783663","assets":[{"id":"762173","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wicked: For Good And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Wicked <\/em>was a smash hit that earned Oscar nominations for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-but that was only the first half of the story. Wicked: For Good<\/em> has more songs, more magic, more extravagant production design, and more belting. But can it match the impact and live up to the hype of the first film?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589208","duration":"28646131","airdate":"2025-11-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/57d8d200-c016-40e5-ad80-710e0f0528b5\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=57d8d200-c016-40e5-ad80-710e0f0528b5&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5615252&p=510282&d=1790&size=28646131\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-21st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783663"}]},{"id":"589279","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"228","title":"All Her Fault","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The entertaining Peacock series All Her Fault<\/em> begins with a cute kid, an Emmy winner, and a mystery. Sarah Snook plays a mother who goes to pick up her young son from a playdate and learns there is no child to pick up. There are a lot of twists and turns--a lot of them--particularly as she gets to know another mom at the school, played by Dakota Fanning. While the agony of a missing child is bad enough, the show ultimately interrogates marriage, and the way women are forced to accommodate the behavior and misbehavior of men in their lives.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-24","last_updated":"1774783664","assets":[{"id":"762241","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"All Her Fault","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The entertaining Peacock series All Her Fault<\/em> begins with a cute kid, an Emmy winner, and a mystery. Sarah Snook plays a mother who goes to pick up her young son from a playdate and learns there is no child to pick up. There are a lot of twists and turns--a lot of them--particularly as she gets to know another mom at the school, played by Dakota Fanning. While the agony of a missing child is bad enough, the show ultimately interrogates marriage, and the way women are forced to accommodate the behavior and misbehavior of men in their lives.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589279","duration":"20027395","airdate":"2025-11-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cb5ff033-c6f8-46dc-a409-2d8c896f1f4d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cb5ff033-c6f8-46dc-a409-2d8c896f1f4d&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5615352&p=510282&d=1251&size=20027395\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-november-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783664"}]},{"id":"589309","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"229","title":"Sentimental Value","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Sentimental Value<\/em> is one of the great films about absentee dads who reappear in their kids' lives. Stellan Skarsgrd plays a renowned filmmaker preparing his next feature and attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughters (played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas). And it proves that at the very least, the tension between art and parenthood is complicated. The film is directed by Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World<\/em>) and also stars Elle Fanning.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-25th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-25","last_updated":"1774783666","assets":[{"id":"762268","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Sentimental Value","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Sentimental Value<\/em> is one of the great films about absentee dads who reappear in their kids' lives. Stellan Skarsgrd plays a renowned filmmaker preparing his next feature and attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughters (played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas). And it proves that at the very least, the tension between art and parenthood is complicated. The film is directed by Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World<\/em>) and also stars Elle Fanning.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589309","duration":"17361233","airdate":"2025-11-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/969323d7-688b-4196-b827-6e148280e262\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=969323d7-688b-4196-b827-6e148280e262&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5616648&p=510282&d=1085&size=17361233\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-november-25th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783666"}]},{"id":"589340","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"230","title":"Zootopia 2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Disney's Zootopia <\/em>grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. Now our heroes return in the sequel Zootopia 2<\/em>. Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are now partners in the Zootopia police force. And there's a new problem: a snake has appeared in a reptile-free zone, and he brings to light a mystery from Zootopia's complicated past. The cast also includes Ke Huy Quan, Andy Samberg and Fortune Feimster, who add something new to what has already been a winning formula.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-26th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-26","last_updated":"1774783667","assets":[{"id":"762302","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Zootopia 2","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Disney's Zootopia <\/em>grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. Now our heroes return in the sequel Zootopia 2<\/em>. Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are now partners in the Zootopia police force. And there's a new problem: a snake has appeared in a reptile-free zone, and he brings to light a mystery from Zootopia's complicated past. The cast also includes Ke Huy Quan, Andy Samberg and Fortune Feimster, who add something new to what has already been a winning formula.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589340","duration":"18171656","airdate":"2025-11-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/930add17-3c3f-4c32-9bbd-a06f73308b24\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=930add17-3c3f-4c32-9bbd-a06f73308b24&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5620813&p=510282&d=1135&size=18171656\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-november-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783667"}]},{"id":"589395","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"231","title":"All's Fair And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ryan Murphy's latest show All's Fair<\/em> centers on an all-female law firm led by Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, and Niecy Nash-Betts. The high-powered law firm specializes in obtaining hefty divorce settlements for wealthy women. The show is barbed, nasty, over-the-top and maybe too much. It's got us wondering: Is it fair that Murphy's unleashed this utter silliness upon the world?To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-28th-2025","airdate":"2025-11-28","last_updated":"1774783668","assets":[{"id":"762360","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"All's Fair And What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ryan Murphy's latest show All's Fair<\/em> centers on an all-female law firm led by Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, and Niecy Nash-Betts. The high-powered law firm specializes in obtaining hefty divorce settlements for wealthy women. The show is barbed, nasty, over-the-top and maybe too much. It's got us wondering: Is it fair that Murphy's unleashed this utter silliness upon the world?To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589395","duration":"24330702","airdate":"2025-11-28","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/39afd2ab-be7b-4994-ab8e-4375c3909578\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=39afd2ab-be7b-4994-ab8e-4375c3909578&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5621920&p=510282&d=1520&size=24330702\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-november-28th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783668"}]},{"id":"589675","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"232","title":"Hamnet","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Hamnet <\/em>tells the fictionalized account of the lives of William Shakespeare and his wife, played by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. They fall in love, have children, suffer an unspeakable tragedy. When their only son dies, it creates a rift in their marriage and inspires Will to write one of his greatest works-Hamlet<\/em>. Directed by Chlo Zhao (Nomadland<\/em>), it does everything it can to make you cry a whole lot.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-1st-2025","airdate":"2025-12-01","last_updated":"1774783669","assets":[{"id":"762643","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hamnet","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Hamnet <\/em>tells the fictionalized account of the lives of William Shakespeare and his wife, played by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. They fall in love, have children, suffer an unspeakable tragedy. When their only son dies, it creates a rift in their marriage and inspires Will to write one of his greatest works-Hamlet<\/em>. Directed by Chlo Zhao (Nomadland<\/em>), it does everything it can to make you cry a whole lot.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589675","duration":"16258239","airdate":"2025-12-01","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/15142224-c0b5-4af3-be31-edf0aec4c8c0\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=15142224-c0b5-4af3-be31-edf0aec4c8c0&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5620929&p=510282&d=1016&size=16258239\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-1st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783669"}]},{"id":"589700","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"233","title":"Rereading Pride & Prejudice","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year, readers around the world are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Today we've got an episode of NPR's Books We've Loved where Linda Holmes, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker discuss Austen's seminal novel Pride & Prejudice. The trio weighs in on how the romance genre continues to reference the book's \"enemies to lovers\" story - and why the tale's leads Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy still make us and laugh and swoon even today.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-2nd-2025","airdate":"2025-12-02","last_updated":"1774783670","assets":[{"id":"762668","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Rereading Pride & Prejudice","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year, readers around the world are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Today we've got an episode of NPR's Books We've Loved where Linda Holmes, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker discuss Austen's seminal novel Pride & Prejudice. The trio weighs in on how the romance genre continues to reference the book's \"enemies to lovers\" story - and why the tale's leads Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy still make us and laugh and swoon even today.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589700","duration":"26821321","airdate":"2025-12-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/2855313a-7b70-4776-bb7f-52ee378a2553\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=2855313a-7b70-4776-bb7f-52ee378a2553&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5620964&p=510282&d=1676&size=26821321\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-2nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783670"}]},{"id":"589760","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"234","title":"2025 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

It's been a great year for TV, movies, and music. And we are highlighting some of the best, including KPop Demon Hunters<\/em>, Sinners<\/em>, and Severance<\/em>. We'll also talk about some things you might have missed.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-4th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-04","last_updated":"1774783670","assets":[{"id":"762732","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Pop Culture Favorites","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

It's been a great year for TV, movies, and music. And we are highlighting some of the best, including KPop Demon Hunters<\/em>, Sinners<\/em>, and Severance<\/em>. We'll also talk about some things you might have missed.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589760","duration":"41742046","airdate":"2025-12-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6aef0647-f887-48ef-9d69-2b4dae0e77c9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6aef0647-f887-48ef-9d69-2b4dae0e77c9&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5628408&p=510282&d=2608&size=41742046\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-4th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783670"}]},{"id":"589790","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"235","title":"Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In the new film Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Josh Hutcherson returns as the protagonist trying to survive in a haunted children's restaurant called Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. The creepy animatronic robots remain, and the sequel adds fresh lore and extends the action beyond the original abandoned restaurant.

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The first-ever NPR Pod Club Awards are coming up, and YOU get to crown the winner of the People's Choice Award. Vote for Pop Culture Happy Hour here!<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-5th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-05","last_updated":"1774783671","assets":[{"id":"762764","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In the new film Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Josh Hutcherson returns as the protagonist trying to survive in a haunted children's restaurant called Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. The creepy animatronic robots remain, and the sequel adds fresh lore and extends the action beyond the original abandoned restaurant.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>

The first-ever NPR Pod Club Awards are coming up, and YOU get to crown the winner of the People's Choice Award. Vote for Pop Culture Happy Hour here!<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589790","duration":"16927391","airdate":"2025-12-05","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/786a0c1d-ec9e-4213-b3a5-4dd0ba0d63ac\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=786a0c1d-ec9e-4213-b3a5-4dd0ba0d63ac&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5628410&p=510282&d=1057&size=16927391\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-5th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783671"}]},{"id":"589866","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"236","title":"The Abandons","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Netflix's The Abandons<\/em>, Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey play two steely matriarchs that face off on the American frontier. But don't let the spurs and cowboy hats fool you. At its heart, the new Western series is a sudsy nighttime soap. But is that a good thing?To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-8th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-08","last_updated":"1774783672","assets":[{"id":"762851","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Abandons","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Netflix's The Abandons<\/em>, Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey play two steely matriarchs that face off on the American frontier. But don't let the spurs and cowboy hats fool you. At its heart, the new Western series is a sudsy nighttime soap. But is that a good thing?To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589866","duration":"12009684","airdate":"2025-12-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/680ec0af-1ddb-471a-af04-24ae44a8c53a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=680ec0af-1ddb-471a-af04-24ae44a8c53a&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5633318&p=510282&d=750&size=12009684\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-8th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783672"}]},{"id":"589886","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"237","title":"The Worst Christmas Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

'Tis the season you'll find plenty of good holiday movies - films that can be counted upon to deliver warmth and cheer. And bad holiday movies? They can be fun in their own way. So we're debating: what's the worst Christmas movie of all time? We'll talk about Love Actually<\/em>, Jingle All The Way<\/em>, I Believe In Santa<\/em>, and Scrooge & Marley<\/em>.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-9th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-09","last_updated":"1774783672","assets":[{"id":"762871","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Worst Christmas Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

'Tis the season you'll find plenty of good holiday movies - films that can be counted upon to deliver warmth and cheer. And bad holiday movies? They can be fun in their own way. So we're debating: what's the worst Christmas movie of all time? We'll talk about Love Actually<\/em>, Jingle All The Way<\/em>, I Believe In Santa<\/em>, and Scrooge & Marley<\/em>.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589886","duration":"23338467","airdate":"2025-12-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/38d64bd9-64bd-440d-9cfa-8e686829eb92\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=38d64bd9-64bd-440d-9cfa-8e686829eb92&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5637289&p=510282&d=1458&size=23338467\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-9th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783672"}]},{"id":"589910","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"238","title":"Jay Kelly","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Netflix's Jay Kelly<\/em>, George Clooney plays the aging movie star Jay Kelly. His longtime manager (Adam Sander) and publicist (Laura Dern) struggle to manage Jay on a trip through Europe as he deals with the difficult relationship he has with his two grown daughters. From director and co-writer Noah Baumbach, the film is an exploration of regret and missed opportunities.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-10th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-10","last_updated":"1774783673","assets":[{"id":"762898","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Jay Kelly","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Netflix's Jay Kelly<\/em>, George Clooney plays the aging movie star Jay Kelly. His longtime manager (Adam Sander) and publicist (Laura Dern) struggle to manage Jay on a trip through Europe as he deals with the difficult relationship he has with his two grown daughters. From director and co-writer Noah Baumbach, the film is an exploration of regret and missed opportunities.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589910","duration":"21072711","airdate":"2025-12-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d80bacd7-7124-4b29-b9b3-ed8c4d2412a9\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d80bacd7-7124-4b29-b9b3-ed8c4d2412a9&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5638518&p=510282&d=1316&size=21072711\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-10th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783673"}]},{"id":"589979","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"239","title":"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Wake Up Dead Man<\/em> is the third installment in the Knives Out<\/em> franchise. Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc -- with a cast of suspects that includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington and Thomas Haden Church. This time out, the mystery gets ecclesiastical in nature, involving the murder of Josh Brolin's fire-and-brimstone priest at a small church.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-12th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-12","last_updated":"1774783674","assets":[{"id":"762957","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's Wake Up Dead Man<\/em> is the third installment in the Knives Out<\/em> franchise. Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc -- with a cast of suspects that includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington and Thomas Haden Church. This time out, the mystery gets ecclesiastical in nature, involving the murder of Josh Brolin's fire-and-brimstone priest at a small church.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"589979","duration":"26774510","airdate":"2025-12-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fce98520-2838-4863-acb7-091850066e9a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fce98520-2838-4863-acb7-091850066e9a&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5640135&p=510282&d=1673&size=26774510\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-12th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783674"}]},{"id":"590016","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"240","title":"Mailbag: The Movies We Walked Out Of","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Aisha and Stephen answer a mailbag question! Send in your own questions at pcch@npr.org, and we may answer it in a future bonus episode.This usually would be a bonus episode just for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters, but this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear more bonus content like this every month and to support NPR and public radio, sign up for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-sunday-december-14th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-14","last_updated":"1774783675","assets":[{"id":"763003","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Mailbag: The Movies We Walked Out Of","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Aisha and Stephen answer a mailbag question! Send in your own questions at pcch@npr.org, and we may answer it in a future bonus episode.This usually would be a bonus episode just for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters, but this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear more bonus content like this every month and to support NPR and public radio, sign up for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy<\/em>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590016","duration":"14325221","airdate":"2025-12-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1915f677-aae4-41c7-896f-dc0455879d24\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1915f677-aae4-41c7-896f-dc0455879d24&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5627496&p=510282&d=895&size=14325221\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-sunday-december-14th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783675"}]},{"id":"590070","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"241","title":"Great Movies We Missed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Every year, we like to take a moment to look back and spotlight a few favorite films we didn't have time to talk about. Today, we're making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2025 including The Secret Agent<\/em>, Come See Me In the Good Light<\/em>, Cactus Pears<\/em>, and 100 Nights of Hero<\/em>.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-16th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-16","last_updated":"1774783675","assets":[{"id":"763055","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Great Movies We Missed","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Every year, we like to take a moment to look back and spotlight a few favorite films we didn't have time to talk about. Today, we're making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2025 including The Secret Agent<\/em>, Come See Me In the Good Light<\/em>, Cactus Pears<\/em>, and 100 Nights of Hero<\/em>.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590070","duration":"18317106","airdate":"2025-12-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/38e2dc2a-a8f6-460b-8ffa-9ca1399b636f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=38e2dc2a-a8f6-460b-8ffa-9ca1399b636f&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5643041&p=510282&d=1144&size=18317106\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-16th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783675"}]},{"id":"590094","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"242","title":"Fallout","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Fallout <\/em>is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. 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Fallout <\/em>just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-17th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-17","last_updated":"1774783676","assets":[{"id":"763082","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Fallout","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Fallout <\/em>is based on a hugely successful video game series known for blending a sardonic, very dark comedic sensibility, and violence. The series is set in the game's post-apocalyptic world - an America divided into factions wrestling for control of an irradiated wasteland. When the hopeful Lucy (Ella Purnell) steps out of the comfortable life she's known in an underground vault, the world she's confronted with is harsh, brutal, merciless - and kinda funny. Fallout <\/em>just returned for a second season on Prime Video, so today we're revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590094","duration":"17969364","airdate":"2025-12-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6a75bd2f-c6af-4316-bdae-989658fbefb1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6a75bd2f-c6af-4316-bdae-989658fbefb1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5646576&p=510282&d=1123&size=17969364\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-17th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783676"}]},{"id":"590130","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"243","title":"Heated Rivalry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new show Heated Rivalry<\/em> is a very sexy and very queer hockey romance streaming on HBO Max-and it's a phenomenon. 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And since it's based on a whole series of interconnected romance novels by Rachel Reid, it may be with us for a very long time.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590130","duration":"20082147","airdate":"2025-12-18","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/fe613734-07f3-4988-a667-6ddc1f23370b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=fe613734-07f3-4988-a667-6ddc1f23370b&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5646694&p=510282&d=1255&size=20082147\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-december-18th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783677"}]},{"id":"590163","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"244","title":"Avatar: Fire And Ash and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/em>, James Cameron's saga continues in a visually stunning movie full of epic battles, uneasy alliances, human assimilation, and debates with whales. The film follows the Na'vi (aka blue guys) as they're chased by a human military that seeks both resources and revenge. The cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldaa, and Sam Worthington. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-19th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-19","last_updated":"1774783677","assets":[{"id":"763153","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Avatar: Fire And Ash and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/em>, James Cameron's saga continues in a visually stunning movie full of epic battles, uneasy alliances, human assimilation, and debates with whales. The film follows the Na'vi (aka blue guys) as they're chased by a human military that seeks both resources and revenge. The cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldaa, and Sam Worthington. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590163","duration":"23525295","airdate":"2025-12-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/593346bb-4933-4a03-ad14-4448f645a100\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=593346bb-4933-4a03-ad14-4448f645a100&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5648236&p=510282&d=1470&size=23525295\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-19th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783677"}]},{"id":"590231","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"245","title":"The Housemaid","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

The twisty thriller The Housemaid<\/em> stars Sydney Sweeney as a newly hired live-in housekeeper to Amanda Seyfried's wealthy housewife. Both women have dark secrets, and their dynamic goes downhill real fast. It's directed by Paul Feig of Bridesmaids<\/em> and A Simple Favor<\/em>, so you know it's going to be a bizarre, fun ride.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-22nd-2025","airdate":"2025-12-22","last_updated":"1774783678","assets":[{"id":"763226","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Housemaid","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

The twisty thriller The Housemaid<\/em> stars Sydney Sweeney as a newly hired live-in housekeeper to Amanda Seyfried's wealthy housewife. Both women have dark secrets, and their dynamic goes downhill real fast. It's directed by Paul Feig of Bridesmaids<\/em> and A Simple Favor<\/em>, so you know it's going to be a bizarre, fun ride.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590231","duration":"20684427","airdate":"2025-12-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/509c640a-0016-4565-b003-19af0aca6496\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=509c640a-0016-4565-b003-19af0aca6496&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5648305&p=510282&d=1292&size=20684427\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-22nd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783678"}]},{"id":"590256","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"246","title":"Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's the best Christmas gift you ever received? You probably didn't have to think about it; you knew it in your bones. Today, in this encore episode, we're talking about the actual, tangible gift you found waiting for you under the tree and still think about it from time to time.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-23rd-2025","airdate":"2025-12-23","last_updated":"1774783679","assets":[{"id":"763254","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's the best Christmas gift you ever received? You probably didn't have to think about it; you knew it in your bones. Today, in this encore episode, we're talking about the actual, tangible gift you found waiting for you under the tree and still think about it from time to time.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590256","duration":"20989955","airdate":"2025-12-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/677ffd93-0c04-4d2e-a96e-fd6a7cf0c741\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=677ffd93-0c04-4d2e-a96e-fd6a7cf0c741&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5651924&p=510282&d=1311&size=20989955\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-23rd-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783679"}]},{"id":"590279","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"247","title":"Marty Supreme and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Marty Supreme<\/em> asks, can Timothe Chalamet play a supremely annoying character and still keep us interested from beginning to end? He stars as a working-class heel aiming to become a table tennis champion in the 1950s and features an eclectic supporting cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-24th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-24","last_updated":"1774783679","assets":[{"id":"763278","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Marty Supreme and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new movie Marty Supreme<\/em> asks, can Timothe Chalamet play a supremely annoying character and still keep us interested from beginning to end? He stars as a working-class heel aiming to become a table tennis champion in the 1950s and features an eclectic supporting cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590279","duration":"22370056","airdate":"2025-12-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e38ba368-a3ce-44be-b5bf-d7a5d0ddaa63\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e38ba368-a3ce-44be-b5bf-d7a5d0ddaa63&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5653269&p=510282&d=1398&size=22370056\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-24th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783679"}]},{"id":"590333","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"248","title":"Anaconda","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Anaconda <\/em>movie is a meta reimagining in which Jack Black and Paul Rudd play aspiring filmmakers who attempt to make... a meta reimagining of Anaconda<\/em>. It's not quite a reboot, it's not quite a sequel, and it's played for laughs.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-26th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-26","last_updated":"1774783680","assets":[{"id":"763332","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Anaconda","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Anaconda <\/em>movie is a meta reimagining in which Jack Black and Paul Rudd play aspiring filmmakers who attempt to make... a meta reimagining of Anaconda<\/em>. It's not quite a reboot, it's not quite a sequel, and it's played for laughs.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590333","duration":"19800443","airdate":"2025-12-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/eaa82202-01a6-4dbc-af29-8346898b23ad\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=eaa82202-01a6-4dbc-af29-8346898b23ad&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5653655&p=510282&d=1237&size=19800443\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-december-26th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783680"}]},{"id":"590396","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"249","title":"2025 Books We Love","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"NPR's Books We Love<\/a> is a roundup of the best books from the past year, sorted and tagged to help you find exactly what you're looking for. This year we've got hundreds of book recommendations, so today, we're highlighting some of our favorites - including Actress of a Certain Age<\/em> by Jeff Hiller, The Ten Year Affair<\/em> by Erin Somers, and Cannon <\/em>by Lee Lai. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-29th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-29","last_updated":"1774783681","assets":[{"id":"763395","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Books We Love","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"NPR's Books We Love<\/a> is a roundup of the best books from the past year, sorted and tagged to help you find exactly what you're looking for. This year we've got hundreds of book recommendations, so today, we're highlighting some of our favorites - including Actress of a Certain Age<\/em> by Jeff Hiller, The Ten Year Affair<\/em> by Erin Somers, and Cannon <\/em>by Lee Lai. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590396","duration":"9706729","airdate":"2025-12-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f96f7500-5078-4a86-b065-8d5d5e24b5b1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f96f7500-5078-4a86-b065-8d5d5e24b5b1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5653917&p=510282&d=606&size=9706729\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-december-29th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783681"}]},{"id":"590419","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"250","title":"2025 Best Video Games","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you're anything like us, you spend a fair amount of your screen time playing video games. Whether you like combat, horror, or peacefully going over archival research, NPR's roundup of best games of 2025<\/a> is a helpful guide to find something that's just right for you. Today we're talking about some of the best video games featured including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/em>, Hades II<\/em>, Silent Hill f<\/em>, Butcher's Creek<\/em> and The Roottrees Are Dead<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-30th-2025","airdate":"2025-12-30","last_updated":"1774783682","assets":[{"id":"763418","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2025 Best Video Games","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"If you're anything like us, you spend a fair amount of your screen time playing video games. Whether you like combat, horror, or peacefully going over archival research, NPR's roundup of best games of 2025<\/a> is a helpful guide to find something that's just right for you. Today we're talking about some of the best video games featured including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/em>, Hades II<\/em>, Silent Hill f<\/em>, Butcher's Creek<\/em> and The Roottrees Are Dead<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590419","duration":"19193984","airdate":"2025-12-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/9c5dd296-42ad-4f5a-942e-16b8244a82fb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=9c5dd296-42ad-4f5a-942e-16b8244a82fb&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5655881&p=510282&d=1199&size=19193984\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-december-30th-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783682"}]},{"id":"590456","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"251","title":"2026 Pop Culture Predictions","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What does 2026 have in store for pop culture? 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We'll touch on A.I., the future of RuPaul's Drag Race<\/em>, and what's to come for the Law & Order <\/em>Universe. Plus, we check in on our prognosticating for 2025 and see how things worked out.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590456","duration":"28199751","airdate":"2025-12-31","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c5b8a491-0002-449b-b2f9-663bbfc4c790\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c5b8a491-0002-449b-b2f9-663bbfc4c790&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5660798&p=510282&d=1762&size=28199751\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-december-31st-2025","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783682"}]},{"id":"590512","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"252","title":"2026 Resolutions and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Hope springs eternal, and that is nowhere more true than in the realm of New Year's Resolutions. Today, we give ourselves goals for 2026. And because we believe in accountability, we'll tell you how well we stuck to our resolutions for 2025.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-2nd-2026","airdate":"2026-01-02","last_updated":"1774783683","assets":[{"id":"763502","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2026 Resolutions and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

Hope springs eternal, and that is nowhere more true than in the realm of New Year's Resolutions. Today, we give ourselves goals for 2026. And because we believe in accountability, we'll tell you how well we stuck to our resolutions for 2025.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590512","duration":"24553893","airdate":"2026-01-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/02a8fade-6286-4d44-8de7-23a90fc6ddd7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=02a8fade-6286-4d44-8de7-23a90fc6ddd7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5660877&p=510282&d=1534&size=24553893\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-2nd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783683"}]},{"id":"590608","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"253","title":"Stranger Things","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"After five seasons and almost ten years, the saga of Netflix's Stranger Things<\/em> has reached its end. In a two-hour finale, we found out what happened to our heroes (including Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard) when they set out to battle the forces of evil. The final season had new faces and new revelations, along with moments of friendship and conflict among the folks we've known and loved since the night Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) first disappeared. But did it stick the landing?To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-6th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-06","last_updated":"1774783684","assets":[{"id":"763603","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Stranger Things","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"After five seasons and almost ten years, the saga of Netflix's Stranger Things<\/em> has reached its end. In a two-hour finale, we found out what happened to our heroes (including Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard) when they set out to battle the forces of evil. The final season had new faces and new revelations, along with moments of friendship and conflict among the folks we've known and loved since the night Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) first disappeared. But did it stick the landing?To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590608","duration":"21220668","airdate":"2026-01-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/aa746a5a-fa20-41fb-91a0-ad034434cd50\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=aa746a5a-fa20-41fb-91a0-ad034434cd50&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5662520&p=510282&d=1326&size=21220668\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-6th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783684"}]},{"id":"590677","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"254","title":"No Other Choice","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"No Other Choice<\/em> is a new bleak comedy about a man (Lee Byung-hun) at a crossroads. After losing his job at a paper company, he resorts to desperate, unhinged measures to get a new job. He tracks down the other candidates and eliminates the competition, one by one. Directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy<\/em>, The Handmaiden<\/em>), it's filled with great performances and truly masterful action set pieces.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-7th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-07","last_updated":"1774783684","assets":[{"id":"764029","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"No Other Choice","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"No Other Choice<\/em> is a new bleak comedy about a man (Lee Byung-hun) at a crossroads. After losing his job at a paper company, he resorts to desperate, unhinged measures to get a new job. He tracks down the other candidates and eliminates the competition, one by one. Directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy<\/em>, The Handmaiden<\/em>), it's filled with great performances and truly masterful action set pieces.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590677","duration":"15930559","airdate":"2026-01-07","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/186293a2-198e-49f0-82fc-bf827538ee37\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=186293a2-198e-49f0-82fc-bf827538ee37&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5662521&p=510282&d=995&size=15930559\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-7th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783684"}]},{"id":"590743","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"255","title":" Sabrina Carpenter and the Embarrassing Truth of Dating Men","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's it like to date a man? Ask Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle. Today we're bringing you an episode of NPR's It's Been a Minute<\/em>. Host Brittany Luse and NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills break down a phenomenon called \"heteropessimism.\"To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-8th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-08","last_updated":"1774783685","assets":[{"id":"764426","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":" Sabrina Carpenter and the Embarrassing Truth of Dating Men","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's it like to date a man? Ask Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle. Today we're bringing you an episode of NPR's It's Been a Minute<\/em>. Host Brittany Luse and NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills break down a phenomenon called \"heteropessimism.\"To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590743","duration":"14244929","airdate":"2026-01-08","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/34b849bd-edaa-485b-9807-acb96a51a54b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=34b849bd-edaa-485b-9807-acb96a51a54b&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5662522&p=510282&d=890&size=14244929\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-8th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783685"}]},{"id":"590777","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"256","title":"People We Meet On Vacation and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix rom-com People We Meet On Vacation <\/em>is about best friends Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) who have gone on annual trips together since meeting in college. But there's always been something between them that's not quite platonic, and reconnecting at a wedding just might bring it to the surface. Based on the beloved Emily Henry novel, the movie's got travel, banter, and even kissing in the rain. But does it capture the charm of the book?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-9th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-09","last_updated":"1774783686","assets":[{"id":"764474","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"People We Meet On Vacation and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix rom-com People We Meet On Vacation <\/em>is about best friends Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) who have gone on annual trips together since meeting in college. But there's always been something between them that's not quite platonic, and reconnecting at a wedding just might bring it to the surface. Based on the beloved Emily Henry novel, the movie's got travel, banter, and even kissing in the rain. But does it capture the charm of the book?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590777","duration":"21073547","airdate":"2026-01-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/09a28e20-50e5-415f-ad2d-25717049148c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=09a28e20-50e5-415f-ad2d-25717049148c&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5671063&p=510282&d=1317&size=21073547\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-9th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783686"}]},{"id":"590879","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"257","title":"Our Dream TV Crossovers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"There have been many TV crossovers over the years, but it's a tricky balance to get right -- for every mashup that feels organic, there are plenty more that amount to little other than weird stunts. So we decided to dream up the ultimate TV crossovers: Gilmore Girls <\/em>and Nashville<\/em>, Abbott Elementary<\/em> and The Leftovers<\/em>, Only Murders in the Building<\/em> and Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>, and The Bear<\/em> and Happy Endings<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-13th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-13","last_updated":"1774783687","assets":[{"id":"764582","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Our Dream TV Crossovers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"There have been many TV crossovers over the years, but it's a tricky balance to get right -- for every mashup that feels organic, there are plenty more that amount to little other than weird stunts. So we decided to dream up the ultimate TV crossovers: Gilmore Girls <\/em>and Nashville<\/em>, Abbott Elementary<\/em> and The Leftovers<\/em>, Only Murders in the Building<\/em> and Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>, and The Bear<\/em> and Happy Endings<\/em>.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590879","duration":"20339610","airdate":"2026-01-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/49bbd959-4550-4c2a-8702-ba5edca1489b\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=49bbd959-4550-4c2a-8702-ba5edca1489b&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5674869&p=510282&d=1271&size=20339610\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-13th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783687"}]},{"id":"590908","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"258","title":"Hijack","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Idris Elba is in full action hero mode in the Apple TV series Hijack<\/em>. He stars as a corporate business negotiator onboard an airplane that is taken hostage by an eclectic bunch of assailants with mysterious motives. The series is very fun and very silly. Hijack <\/em>just came back for a second season, so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-14th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-14","last_updated":"1774783687","assets":[{"id":"764616","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hijack","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Idris Elba is in full action hero mode in the Apple TV series Hijack<\/em>. He stars as a corporate business negotiator onboard an airplane that is taken hostage by an eclectic bunch of assailants with mysterious motives. The series is very fun and very silly. Hijack <\/em>just came back for a second season, so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation about the series.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590908","duration":"16080606","airdate":"2026-01-14","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/34aee8b0-0510-4f92-be60-fceb23575a3f\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=34aee8b0-0510-4f92-be60-fceb23575a3f&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5675912&p=510282&d=1004&size=16080606\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-14th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783687"}]},{"id":"590939","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"259","title":"Agatha Christie's Seven Dials","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials<\/em> centers on lesser known mystery solving protagonist Lady Eileen Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce). It's got all the familiar cozy mystery trappings like a manor house, snobby suspects, stiff upper lips and lots of secrets. Based on an early Christie novel, the show also features Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham-Carter.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-15th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-15","last_updated":"1774783688","assets":[{"id":"764648","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Agatha Christie's Seven Dials","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials<\/em> centers on lesser known mystery solving protagonist Lady Eileen Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce). It's got all the familiar cozy mystery trappings like a manor house, snobby suspects, stiff upper lips and lots of secrets. Based on an early Christie novel, the show also features Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham-Carter.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590939","duration":"16911927","airdate":"2026-01-15","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0433c79c-c006-49d8-b750-0da5bb9f5c42\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0433c79c-c006-49d8-b750-0da5bb9f5c42&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5677133&p=510282&d=1056&size=16911927\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-15th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783688"}]},{"id":"590977","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"260","title":"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple<\/em>picks up where28 Years Later<\/em>left off - in a world of zombie-like infecteds and vigilantes that turn out to be a murderous cult. Ralph Fiennes returns as Dr. Kelson, who makes an unlikely friend in his medical refuge slash memorial site slash bone temple.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-16th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-16","last_updated":"1774783689","assets":[{"id":"764686","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple<\/em>picks up where28 Years Later<\/em>left off - in a world of zombie-like infecteds and vigilantes that turn out to be a murderous cult. Ralph Fiennes returns as Dr. Kelson, who makes an unlikely friend in his medical refuge slash memorial site slash bone temple.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"590977","duration":"20577011","airdate":"2026-01-16","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/2d5eb87f-a162-469a-989c-cc3e672127d1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=2d5eb87f-a162-469a-989c-cc3e672127d1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5677621&p=510282&d=1285&size=20577011\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-16th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783689"}]},{"id":"591067","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"261","title":"The Rip","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Matt Damon and Ben Affleck share the screen again in new Netflix film, The Rip<\/em>. Similar to the pulpy, mid-budget cop movies we used to get, The Rip<\/em> is about a team of cops who are trying to take a huge stash of money from a drug cartel. But that work is not only dangerous, but also complicated as they encounter more money than they expected. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-20th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-20","last_updated":"1774783689","assets":[{"id":"764788","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Rip","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Matt Damon and Ben Affleck share the screen again in new Netflix film, The Rip<\/em>. Similar to the pulpy, mid-budget cop movies we used to get, The Rip<\/em> is about a team of cops who are trying to take a huge stash of money from a drug cartel. But that work is not only dangerous, but also complicated as they encounter more money than they expected. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591067","duration":"15884165","airdate":"2026-01-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/754000ca-8603-4e3d-8595-d5a59f475d9c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=754000ca-8603-4e3d-8595-d5a59f475d9c&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5679549&p=510282&d=992&size=15884165\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-20th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783689"}]},{"id":"591123","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"262","title":"Watch This: It Was Just An Accident","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Iranian film It Was Just an Accident<\/em> enters Oscars season with the wind at its back. It won the top prize at Cannes, a raft of other awards and has landed on a lot of top ten lists. The movie bears out those accolades. Directed by Jafar Panahi, it's a tense, volatile, often darkly funny movie about what happens when a former political prisoner runs into a man he's almost convinced is the one who tortured him and other prisoners.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-21st-2026","airdate":"2026-01-21","last_updated":"1774783690","assets":[{"id":"764823","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Watch This: It Was Just An Accident","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Iranian film It Was Just an Accident<\/em> enters Oscars season with the wind at its back. It won the top prize at Cannes, a raft of other awards and has landed on a lot of top ten lists. The movie bears out those accolades. Directed by Jafar Panahi, it's a tense, volatile, often darkly funny movie about what happens when a former political prisoner runs into a man he's almost convinced is the one who tortured him and other prisoners.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591123","duration":"18572897","airdate":"2026-01-21","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1576ab7d-1db5-4b41-9a96-2eaaf8a7d222\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1576ab7d-1db5-4b41-9a96-2eaaf8a7d222&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5681420&p=510282&d=1160&size=18572897\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-january-21st-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783690"}]},{"id":"591181","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"263","title":"2026 Oscar Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscars nominations are here, and we're unpacking record-breaking nominations for Sinners<\/em>, plus nominations for One Battle After Another<\/em> and Hamnet<\/em>. And as always, there's an eclectic mix of heavy favorites, left-field surprises, and the dreaded snubs. We give a broad sense of this year's major storylines, while also lamenting a few decisions we found baffling.By the way, you can check out our episodes on the nominees here:<\/em>Bugonia<\/em><\/a>F1<\/em><\/a>Frankenstein<\/em><\/a>Hamnet<\/em><\/a>Marty Supreme<\/em><\/a>One Battle After Another<\/em><\/a>The Secret Agent<\/em><\/a> <\/em>Sentimental Value<\/em><\/a>Sinners<\/em><\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-22nd-2026","airdate":"2026-01-22","last_updated":"1774783691","assets":[{"id":"764875","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2026 Oscar Nominations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Oscars nominations are here, and we're unpacking record-breaking nominations for Sinners<\/em>, plus nominations for One Battle After Another<\/em> and Hamnet<\/em>. And as always, there's an eclectic mix of heavy favorites, left-field surprises, and the dreaded snubs. We give a broad sense of this year's major storylines, while also lamenting a few decisions we found baffling.By the way, you can check out our episodes on the nominees here:<\/em>Bugonia<\/em><\/a>F1<\/em><\/a>Frankenstein<\/em><\/a>Hamnet<\/em><\/a>Marty Supreme<\/em><\/a>One Battle After Another<\/em><\/a>The Secret Agent<\/em><\/a> <\/em>Sentimental Value<\/em><\/a>Sinners<\/em><\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591181","duration":"19094510","airdate":"2026-01-22","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b61d436a-2a7f-462d-9f9b-02527bfc50e7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b61d436a-2a7f-462d-9f9b-02527bfc50e7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5683208&p=510282&d=1193&size=19094510\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-22nd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783691"}]},{"id":"591200","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"264","title":"One Battle After Another and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One Battle After Another<\/em> earned 13 Oscar nominations - including best picture, best director and a lead actor nomination for Leonardo DiCaprio. In the action-thriller, DiCaprio plays a washed up ex-revolutionary searching for his missing daughter while raging against the machine. In this case, the machine is unabashedly racist, xenophobic, and corrupt. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the ensemble also includes Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. Today, we're revisiting our episode about the film that originally aired in September 2025.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Amazon supports NPR and pays to distribute some of our content.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-23rd-2026","airdate":"2026-01-23","last_updated":"1774783692","assets":[{"id":"764896","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"One Battle After Another and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"One Battle After Another<\/em> earned 13 Oscar nominations - including best picture, best director and a lead actor nomination for Leonardo DiCaprio. In the action-thriller, DiCaprio plays a washed up ex-revolutionary searching for his missing daughter while raging against the machine. In this case, the machine is unabashedly racist, xenophobic, and corrupt. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the ensemble also includes Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. Today, we're revisiting our episode about the film that originally aired in September 2025.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Amazon supports NPR and pays to distribute some of our content.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591200","duration":"23263235","airdate":"2026-01-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f0bed5e1-d745-4e46-b684-4c73f4938f88\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f0bed5e1-d745-4e46-b684-4c73f4938f88&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5683211&p=510282&d=1453&size=23263235\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-23rd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783692"}]},{"id":"591266","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"265","title":"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/em> may be set in the same fantasy world as Game of Thrones<\/em> and House of the Dragon<\/em>, but it's a small, grounded story - a kind of medieval buddy comedy. It follows a sweet but dim knight (Peter Claffey) and his wise-beyond-his-years young squire (Dexter Sol Ansell) trying to make their way in a tough world. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/em> is based on a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-26th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-26","last_updated":"1774783692","assets":[{"id":"764977","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/em> may be set in the same fantasy world as Game of Thrones<\/em> and House of the Dragon<\/em>, but it's a small, grounded story - a kind of medieval buddy comedy. It follows a sweet but dim knight (Peter Claffey) and his wise-beyond-his-years young squire (Dexter Sol Ansell) trying to make their way in a tough world. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/em> is based on a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591266","duration":"18548237","airdate":"2026-01-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/346d8836-1944-4687-89a7-6f6fbb09bee6\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=346d8836-1944-4687-89a7-6f6fbb09bee6&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5684355&p=510282&d=1159&size=18548237\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-january-26th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783692"}]},{"id":"591294","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"266","title":"The Beauty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Beauty<\/em> stars familiar faces from the Ryan Murphy universe, including Evan Peters, as well as new collaborators like Ashton Kutcher. In the show, a genetic biotech serum has been engineered to transform people into ridiculously good-looking supermodels. But there's at least one problem: Eventually, those supermodels are dying suddenly, horrifically and spectacularly. Is it astute commentary, crass exploitation, or maybe a bit of both? Well, it's definitely a Ryan Murphy production, through and through.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-27th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-27","last_updated":"1774783693","assets":[{"id":"765006","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Beauty","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Beauty<\/em> stars familiar faces from the Ryan Murphy universe, including Evan Peters, as well as new collaborators like Ashton Kutcher. In the show, a genetic biotech serum has been engineered to transform people into ridiculously good-looking supermodels. But there's at least one problem: Eventually, those supermodels are dying suddenly, horrifically and spectacularly. Is it astute commentary, crass exploitation, or maybe a bit of both? Well, it's definitely a Ryan Murphy production, through and through.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591294","duration":"19586030","airdate":"2026-01-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/28b414b0-9321-4326-bc6d-cd7678fe7368\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=28b414b0-9321-4326-bc6d-cd7678fe7368&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5688838&p=510282&d=1224&size=19586030\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-january-27th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783693"}]},{"id":"591345","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"267","title":"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Star Trek<\/em> fans are finally getting something they've wanted for a long time, and it doesn't disappoint. The new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy<\/em> takes place at the college attended by kids who want to become officers in Starfleet. It stars Holly Hunter as the school's chancellor, Paul Giamatti as a recurring bad guy, and a roster of hot young cadets who have classes to attend and lessons to learn.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-29th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-29","last_updated":"1774783694","assets":[{"id":"765069","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Star Trek<\/em> fans are finally getting something they've wanted for a long time, and it doesn't disappoint. The new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy<\/em> takes place at the college attended by kids who want to become officers in Starfleet. It stars Holly Hunter as the school's chancellor, Paul Giamatti as a recurring bad guy, and a roster of hot young cadets who have classes to attend and lessons to learn.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591345","duration":"20908035","airdate":"2026-01-29","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/bb64164e-7d9a-484b-98d8-f78ba5b75f00\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=bb64164e-7d9a-484b-98d8-f78ba5b75f00&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5691727&p=510282&d=1306&size=20908035\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-january-29th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783694"}]},{"id":"591380","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"268","title":"Send Help and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new comic horror film Send Help<\/em>, Rachel McAdams finds out the answer to the age-old hypothetical, \"what if you were stranded on a desert island?\" -- except she's stuck there with her terrible boss (Dylan O'Brien). The dynamic between them shifts and shifts again as they try to survive long enough to be rescued.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-30th-2026","airdate":"2026-01-30","last_updated":"1774783695","assets":[{"id":"765109","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Send Help and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new comic horror film Send Help<\/em>, Rachel McAdams finds out the answer to the age-old hypothetical, \"what if you were stranded on a desert island?\" -- except she's stuck there with her terrible boss (Dylan O'Brien). The dynamic between them shifts and shifts again as they try to survive long enough to be rescued.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591380","duration":"21528286","airdate":"2026-01-30","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/80242498-6438-4bf7-bd3a-47303f485c00\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=80242498-6438-4bf7-bd3a-47303f485c00&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5691787&p=510282&d=1345&size=21528286\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-january-30th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783695"}]},{"id":"591448","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"269","title":"2026 Grammys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Grammy Awards featured historic wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, performances from Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, and occasional chaos. And it was a night of speeches that reflected this moment in America.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-2nd-2026","airdate":"2026-02-02","last_updated":"1774783695","assets":[{"id":"765183","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2026 Grammys Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year's Grammy Awards featured historic wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, performances from Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, and occasional chaos. And it was a night of speeches that reflected this moment in America.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591448","duration":"26667512","airdate":"2026-02-02","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f7d74fdb-d8ab-4a61-a2f4-2f7ff01c5315\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f7d74fdb-d8ab-4a61-a2f4-2f7ff01c5315&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5693081&p=510282&d=1666&size=26667512\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-2nd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783695"}]},{"id":"591473","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"270","title":"2026 Sundance Film Festival: Best Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

We watched a ton of movies and we're recommending some of the best things we saw at this year's Sundance Film Festival. This includes a thrilling adventure starring Ethan Hawke, a quiet romance with Chris Pine, and quite possibly the best documentary we'll see all year.For a complete list of the movies we loved at Sundance, Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-3rd-2026","airdate":"2026-02-03","last_updated":"1774783696","assets":[{"id":"765212","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2026 Sundance Film Festival: Best Movies","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

We watched a ton of movies and we're recommending some of the best things we saw at this year's Sundance Film Festival. This includes a thrilling adventure starring Ethan Hawke, a quiet romance with Chris Pine, and quite possibly the best documentary we'll see all year.For a complete list of the movies we loved at Sundance, Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591473","duration":"16236505","airdate":"2026-02-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/f1eaac66-0e83-44ba-9852-c048d1e457af\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=f1eaac66-0e83-44ba-9852-c048d1e457af&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5694653&p=510282&d=1014&size=16236505\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-3rd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783696"}]},{"id":"591504","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"271","title":"Wonder Man","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Marvel's new Disney+ series Wonder Man<\/em> is a sensible buddy comedy where Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays a down-on-his-luck actor (with incredible superpowers) trying to make it in Hollywood, and Ben Kingsley plays his new friend with a dark past. Safe to say it's not what most Marvel fans are expecting - and that's a good thing.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-4th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-04","last_updated":"1774783697","assets":[{"id":"765249","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Wonder Man","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Marvel's new Disney+ series Wonder Man<\/em> is a sensible buddy comedy where Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays a down-on-his-luck actor (with incredible superpowers) trying to make it in Hollywood, and Ben Kingsley plays his new friend with a dark past. Safe to say it's not what most Marvel fans are expecting - and that's a good thing.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591504","duration":"17587767","airdate":"2026-02-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1ba7adc6-1c17-4177-9f05-56dc1ab3cb59\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1ba7adc6-1c17-4177-9f05-56dc1ab3cb59&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5698219&p=510282&d=1099&size=17587767\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-4th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783697"}]},{"id":"591567","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"272","title":"Charli xcx, The Moment and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Remember Brat Summer? Charli xcx has turned the aftermath of her mainstream success into a movie calledThe Moment<\/em>. It's a hyperpop faux documentary commenting upon the intense response to her album,Brat,<\/em>and Charli's fickle relationship with stardom. Can Charli keep the Brat momentum going? Does she even want to? The film also features Alexander Skarsgrd, Hailey Benton Gates, and Kylie Jenner.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-6th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-06","last_updated":"1774783698","assets":[{"id":"765323","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Charli xcx, The Moment and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Remember Brat Summer? Charli xcx has turned the aftermath of her mainstream success into a movie calledThe Moment<\/em>. It's a hyperpop faux documentary commenting upon the intense response to her album,Brat,<\/em>and Charli's fickle relationship with stardom. Can Charli keep the Brat momentum going? Does she even want to? The film also features Alexander Skarsgrd, Hailey Benton Gates, and Kylie Jenner.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591567","duration":"24127156","airdate":"2026-02-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/48e0fa5e-3e6d-4b0b-a9d9-ae66a59a4357\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=48e0fa5e-3e6d-4b0b-a9d9-ae66a59a4357&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5702397&p=510282&d=1507&size=24127156\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-6th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783698"}]},{"id":"591629","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"273","title":"Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny put on an endlessly rewatchable performance. It featured Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and a real wedding. But it didn't shy away from this political moment, and Bad Bunny's place in the culture wars.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-9th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-09","last_updated":"1774783698","assets":[{"id":"765399","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny put on an endlessly rewatchable performance. It featured Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and a real wedding. But it didn't shy away from this political moment, and Bad Bunny's place in the culture wars.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591629","duration":"23660296","airdate":"2026-02-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/7ee6bd70-7dde-41ff-9579-85c1de226a06\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=7ee6bd70-7dde-41ff-9579-85c1de226a06&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5702837&p=510282&d=1478&size=23660296\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-9th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783698"}]},{"id":"591659","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"274","title":"The Pop Culture Hill I'll Die On","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've all got that one argument we're always making: that non-negotiable stance, that immutable truth we're sticking to no matter what. Today, we're revisiting our conversation about the pop culture hills we'll die on. We discuss: Jacob Elordi, Timothe Chalamet, boss battles in video games, Bryan Adams, and attending concerts.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-10th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-10","last_updated":"1774783699","assets":[{"id":"765427","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Pop Culture Hill I'll Die On","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've all got that one argument we're always making: that non-negotiable stance, that immutable truth we're sticking to no matter what. Today, we're revisiting our conversation about the pop culture hills we'll die on. We discuss: Jacob Elordi, Timothe Chalamet, boss battles in video games, Bryan Adams, and attending concerts.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591659","duration":"23950778","airdate":"2026-02-10","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/58d99d18-7939-473d-b1b9-99fd36207bb1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=58d99d18-7939-473d-b1b9-99fd36207bb1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5704763&p=510282&d=1496&size=23950778\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-10th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783699"}]},{"id":"591715","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"275","title":"Best Book to Movie Adaptations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's your favorite movie that started life as a book? 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We talk about: Blade Runner<\/em>, Little Women<\/em>, Nickel Boys<\/em>, andStarship Troopers<\/em>.For even more of our favorite book to film adaptations, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-12th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-12","last_updated":"1774783700","assets":[{"id":"765491","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Best Book to Movie Adaptations","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"What's your favorite movie that started life as a book? 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We talk about: Blade Runner<\/em>, Little Women<\/em>, Nickel Boys<\/em>, andStarship Troopers<\/em>.For even more of our favorite book to film adaptations, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591715","duration":"27184110","airdate":"2026-02-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/1876706c-3d4a-4b6d-ad44-918334904e27\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=1876706c-3d4a-4b6d-ad44-918334904e27&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5711257&p=510282&d=1698&size=27184110\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-12th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783700"}]},{"id":"591757","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"276","title":"\"Wuthering Heights\" and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film \"Wuthering Heights<\/em>,\" Margot Robbie stars as headstrong and horny Cathy, and Jacob Elordi as brooding and horny Heathcliff. Their love on the wild windswept moors is passionate, doomed and pretty bonkers. From writer and director Emerald Fennell, the film has love, lust, hatred, revenge, and lots of lusty looks in the soaking rain.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-13th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-13","last_updated":"1774783701","assets":[{"id":"765533","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"\"Wuthering Heights\" and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the new film \"Wuthering Heights<\/em>,\" Margot Robbie stars as headstrong and horny Cathy, and Jacob Elordi as brooding and horny Heathcliff. Their love on the wild windswept moors is passionate, doomed and pretty bonkers. From writer and director Emerald Fennell, the film has love, lust, hatred, revenge, and lots of lusty looks in the soaking rain.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591757","duration":"26153005","airdate":"2026-02-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b82663a6-f8c6-45e4-bf16-c43d826b1be1\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b82663a6-f8c6-45e4-bf16-c43d826b1be1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5712290&p=510282&d=1634&size=26153005\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-13th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783701"}]},{"id":"591829","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"277","title":"Pillion","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Pillion, <\/em>a.k.a. the \"gay BDSM biker movie,\" a meek young man named Colin (Harry Melling) meets a handsome, broody biker played by Alexander Skarsgrd who brings out his submissive side. 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It follows three very messy longtime friends working together to solve a mystery from their youth. Part mystery and part comedy, it's a darkly funny adventure through Ireland and elsewhere, as they elude various pursuers, reopen old wounds, and try to find answers about what has happened to a friend they lost along the way.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-17th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-17","last_updated":"1774783702","assets":[{"id":"765634","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"How To Get To Heaven From Belfast","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Netflix's How To Get To Heaven From Belfast<\/em> is the new series from the creator of the beloved show Derry Girls<\/em>. It follows three very messy longtime friends working together to solve a mystery from their youth. Part mystery and part comedy, it's a darkly funny adventure through Ireland and elsewhere, as they elude various pursuers, reopen old wounds, and try to find answers about what has happened to a friend they lost along the way.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591854","duration":"15242180","airdate":"2026-02-17","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d74b7a80-8969-4b94-8bcb-e22e2f2cc909\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d74b7a80-8969-4b94-8bcb-e22e2f2cc909&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5715946&p=510282&d=952&size=15242180\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-february-17th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783702"}]},{"id":"591907","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"279","title":"America's Next Top Model","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"America's Next Top Model<\/em> has been rewatched in the years since its 2003 premiere, and itshandling of race, body image, and other issues has been loudly and heavily criticized. A new Netflix docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model<\/em> interviews the major players including Tyra Banks, J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker. And it doesn't let Tyra off easy. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-19th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-19","last_updated":"1774783703","assets":[{"id":"765697","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"America's Next Top Model","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"America's Next Top Model<\/em> has been rewatched in the years since its 2003 premiere, and itshandling of race, body image, and other issues has been loudly and heavily criticized. A new Netflix docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model<\/em> interviews the major players including Tyra Banks, J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker. And it doesn't let Tyra off easy. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591907","duration":"26104521","airdate":"2026-02-19","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/aaf39b50-a69b-463b-9aeb-51ef860d0ffb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=aaf39b50-a69b-463b-9aeb-51ef860d0ffb&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5718134&p=510282&d=1631&size=26104521\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-19th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783703"}]},{"id":"591944","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"280","title":"Winter Olympics and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Winter Olympics are well underway, and we've got thoughts from an avid Olympics watcher and a reporter who's covering the games in Italy. Whether it's butt on the couch or feet on the ground - we've got you covered.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-20th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-20","last_updated":"1774783704","assets":[{"id":"765737","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Winter Olympics and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Winter Olympics are well underway, and we've got thoughts from an avid Olympics watcher and a reporter who's covering the games in Italy. Whether it's butt on the couch or feet on the ground - we've got you covered.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"591944","duration":"18337586","airdate":"2026-02-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/b9e299db-2011-4360-9f3f-971e5e7559a4\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=b9e299db-2011-4360-9f3f-971e5e7559a4&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5719205&p=510282&d=1146&size=18337586\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-20th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783704"}]},{"id":"592004","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"281","title":"Paradise","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Hulu's twisty drama series Paradise<\/em>, Sterling K. Brown plays a Secret Service agent caught up in a web of intrigue after the president of the United States (James Marsden) is assassinated, with no suspect in sight. But at the end of the first episode, we learn this show is about way more than the murder of the head of state. From Dan Fogelman (This is Us<\/em>), the series is back for a second season, so we're revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-23rd-2026","airdate":"2026-02-23","last_updated":"1774783704","assets":[{"id":"765807","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Paradise","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"

In Hulu's twisty drama series Paradise<\/em>, Sterling K. Brown plays a Secret Service agent caught up in a web of intrigue after the president of the United States (James Marsden) is assassinated, with no suspect in sight. But at the end of the first episode, we learn this show is about way more than the murder of the head of state. From Dan Fogelman (This is Us<\/em>), the series is back for a second season, so we're revisiting our conversation about the show.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592004","duration":"18673625","airdate":"2026-02-23","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/66ddc683-b1ff-4016-a28e-16b04ddb9ab7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=66ddc683-b1ff-4016-a28e-16b04ddb9ab7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5719243&p=510282&d=1167&size=18673625\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-february-23rd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783704"}]},{"id":"592059","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"282","title":"The Traitors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Peacock reality show The Traitors<\/em> has become weekly appointment television, as the always impeccably dressed Alan Cumming presides over an unfriendly gamefull of alliances, secrets, treachery and murder. This season has been rich with drama. Players like Love Island <\/em>contestant Rob Rausch and former Real Housewife<\/em> Lisa Rinna <\/em>have created some truly memorable moments in Traitors <\/em>history. Ahead of the finale, we convene in the turret to debrief on it all.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-25th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-25","last_updated":"1774783705","assets":[{"id":"765869","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Traitors","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Peacock reality show The Traitors<\/em> has become weekly appointment television, as the always impeccably dressed Alan Cumming presides over an unfriendly gamefull of alliances, secrets, treachery and murder. This season has been rich with drama. Players like Love Island <\/em>contestant Rob Rausch and former Real Housewife<\/em> Lisa Rinna <\/em>have created some truly memorable moments in Traitors <\/em>history. Ahead of the finale, we convene in the turret to debrief on it all.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592059","duration":"24419310","airdate":"2026-02-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6c8a1f19-6e61-40e6-a9b6-d74dd3c52e61\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6c8a1f19-6e61-40e6-a9b6-d74dd3c52e61&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5724240&p=510282&d=1526&size=24419310\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-february-25th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783705"}]},{"id":"592084","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"283","title":"Our Favorite Movies On Tubi","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The streaming service Tubi has become a repository for a wild assortment of movies, TV shows, and original properties. They're all free to watch, provided you're willing to sit through some ads. So we asked some Tubi-philes to recommend some great movies that you can find on the service: Hundreds of Beavers<\/em>, Color Out of Space<\/em>, Petey Wheatstraw<\/em>, and Mambo Italiano<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-26th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-26","last_updated":"1774783706","assets":[{"id":"765896","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Our Favorite Movies On Tubi","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The streaming service Tubi has become a repository for a wild assortment of movies, TV shows, and original properties. They're all free to watch, provided you're willing to sit through some ads. So we asked some Tubi-philes to recommend some great movies that you can find on the service: Hundreds of Beavers<\/em>, Color Out of Space<\/em>, Petey Wheatstraw<\/em>, and Mambo Italiano<\/em>.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592084","duration":"15856998","airdate":"2026-02-26","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/9b5e9d51-bb6c-4f89-9ff2-0ebcd664e0eb\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=9b5e9d51-bb6c-4f89-9ff2-0ebcd664e0eb&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5725410&p=510282&d=990&size=15856998\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-february-26th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783706"}]},{"id":"592139","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"284","title":"Scream 7 and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The OG Scream Queen Neve Campbell returns. 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There's lots of stabbing and murder and so many red herrings it's practically a smorgasbord.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-27th-2026","airdate":"2026-02-27","last_updated":"1774783706","assets":[{"id":"765960","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Scream 7 and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The OG Scream Queen Neve Campbell returns. Scream 7<\/em>re-centers the franchise back on Sidney Prescott. She has a new life, a family, and lots of baggage. You know the drill: Someone dressing up as the masked slasher Ghostface comes for her, her family and friends. There's lots of stabbing and murder and so many red herrings it's practically a smorgasbord.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592139","duration":"21819186","airdate":"2026-02-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/e951c626-3264-45bd-b6f2-bfc912636eb7\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=e951c626-3264-45bd-b6f2-bfc912636eb7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5729142&p=510282&d=1363&size=21819186\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-february-27th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783706"}]},{"id":"592195","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"285","title":"Industry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"HBO's addictive drama Industry <\/em>has never been afraid to wade in the muck, and the fourth season and finale was especially messy. The paths of frenemies Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) erratically converged and diverged, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) lands at a fintech startup, and the parallels to real-life headlines became impossible not to notice. So after that harrowing season finale, we're wondering what just happened, and where might the show go from here? To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-2nd-2026","airdate":"2026-03-02","last_updated":"1774783707","assets":[{"id":"766022","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Industry","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"HBO's addictive drama Industry <\/em>has never been afraid to wade in the muck, and the fourth season and finale was especially messy. The paths of frenemies Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) erratically converged and diverged, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) lands at a fintech startup, and the parallels to real-life headlines became impossible not to notice. So after that harrowing season finale, we're wondering what just happened, and where might the show go from here? 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The NBC\/Peacock series also stars Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan and Craig Robinson.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-3rd-2026","airdate":"2026-03-03","last_updated":"1774783708","assets":[{"id":"766054","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins<\/em> stars Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former football star and Daniel Radcliffe as a documentary filmmaker who team up to make a movie. I know what you're saying - another mockumentary sitcom? What if I told you that the creators come from shows like 30 Rock<\/em>, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt<\/em> and Girls5eva<\/em>? And that the joke density bears that out? The NBC\/Peacock series also stars Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan and Craig Robinson.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592224","duration":"15060786","airdate":"2026-03-03","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/75971db4-d399-4ad1-8e98-76e4c523407c\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=75971db4-d399-4ad1-8e98-76e4c523407c&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5732328&p=510282&d=941&size=15060786\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-3rd-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783708"}]},{"id":"592254","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"287","title":"Love Story","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"John F. 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The show follows their courtship, their marriage, and the great strain that she experienced as part of what was, for a time, one of the most closely watched couples in the world.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592254","duration":"23814941","airdate":"2026-03-04","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/34b5cf7f-f192-4ecd-806c-9c8f450b5d28\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=34b5cf7f-f192-4ecd-806c-9c8f450b5d28&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5733943&p=510282&d=1488&size=23814941\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-4th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783709"}]},{"id":"592319","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"288","title":"The Bride! and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Bride!<\/em> goes way beyond a simple tale of literature's most famous reanimated corpses. Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, the film is a wild take on the bride of Frankenstein's monster. It follows her origin story, her relationship with the big lug himself, and her pursuit of her own distinct identity.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-6th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-06","last_updated":"1774783709","assets":[{"id":"766160","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Bride! and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The Bride!<\/em> goes way beyond a simple tale of literature's most famous reanimated corpses. Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, the film is a wild take on the bride of Frankenstein's monster. It follows her origin story, her relationship with the big lug himself, and her pursuit of her own distinct identity.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592319","duration":"22702334","airdate":"2026-03-06","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/a55aa1cc-4495-4d99-aec2-1c450ec01094\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=a55aa1cc-4495-4d99-aec2-1c450ec01094&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5737348&p=510282&d=1418&size=22702334\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-6th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783709"}]},{"id":"592384","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"289","title":"Hoppers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Disney and Pixar's delightful new film Hoppers<\/em>, a young woman (Piper Curda) learns a beloved glade is under threat from the town's slimy mayor (Jon Hamm). But luckily, she discovers that her college professor has developed technology that can let her live as one of the critters she loves - by allowing her mind to \"hop\" into an animatronic beaver. And it just might just allow her to help save the glade from serious risk of destruction.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-9th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-09","last_updated":"1774783710","assets":[{"id":"766231","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hoppers","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In Disney and Pixar's delightful new film Hoppers<\/em>, a young woman (Piper Curda) learns a beloved glade is under threat from the town's slimy mayor (Jon Hamm). But luckily, she discovers that her college professor has developed technology that can let her live as one of the critters she loves - by allowing her mind to \"hop\" into an animatronic beaver. And it just might just allow her to help save the glade from serious risk of destruction.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592384","duration":"17281821","airdate":"2026-03-09","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/d1184beb-c728-4fde-9236-edf02f9ddd4d\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=d1184beb-c728-4fde-9236-edf02f9ddd4d&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5737566&p=510282&d=1080&size=17281821\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-9th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783710"}]},{"id":"592437","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"290","title":"Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. 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But it still swoons, as any Harry Styles record must.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-11th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-11","last_updated":"1774783711","assets":[{"id":"766287","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Harry Styles just released his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally<\/em>. It's his fourth solo album since leaving the boy band One Direction, and the follow-up to Harry's House<\/em>, which won album of the year at the Grammys. The new album is a fairly radical departure, inspired by dance floors and post-punk music. But it still swoons, as any Harry Styles record must.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592437","duration":"23919849","airdate":"2026-03-11","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/4374bff0-fc94-45d7-ba4d-c4143e6baf74\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=4374bff0-fc94-45d7-ba4d-c4143e6baf74&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5743431&p=510282&d=1494&size=23919849\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-11th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783711"}]},{"id":"592473","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"291","title":"What Makes A Great Cast?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year, there's finally an Oscar being awarded for casting. The nominees are the casting directors for Sinners, Hamnet<\/em>, Marty Supreme<\/em>, One Battle After Another<\/em>, and The Secret Agent<\/em>. That got us thinking - what makes a great cast, anyway? Today, we spent some time talking about some of the nominees and casting generally.For a list of films we discussed, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-12th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-12","last_updated":"1774783712","assets":[{"id":"766324","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"What Makes A Great Cast?","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year, there's finally an Oscar being awarded for casting. The nominees are the casting directors for Sinners, Hamnet<\/em>, Marty Supreme<\/em>, One Battle After Another<\/em>, and The Secret Agent<\/em>. That got us thinking - what makes a great cast, anyway? Today, we spent some time talking about some of the nominees and casting generally.For a list of films we discussed, check out our list at Letterboxd -- at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592473","duration":"20917648","airdate":"2026-03-12","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/c6a75d79-e9af-4f38-a19d-7434529ff490\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=c6a75d79-e9af-4f38-a19d-7434529ff490&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5744666&p=510282&d=1307&size=20917648\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-thursday-march-12th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783712"}]},{"id":"592508","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"292","title":"2026 Oscars Guide and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've watched all the nominees in the major categories for the Oscars including Sinners<\/em>, One Battle After Another<\/em>, Hamnet<\/em>, and Marty Supreme<\/em>. So we've got opinions about what will win and what should win. (And yes, we'll talk about Timothe Chalamet.)For a list of our favorite Oscar nominated films, check out our list at Letterboxd <\/a>-- at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-13th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-13","last_updated":"1774783712","assets":[{"id":"766359","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"2026 Oscars Guide and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"We've watched all the nominees in the major categories for the Oscars including Sinners<\/em>, One Battle After Another<\/em>, Hamnet<\/em>, and Marty Supreme<\/em>. So we've got opinions about what will win and what should win. (And yes, we'll talk about Timothe Chalamet.)For a list of our favorite Oscar nominated films, check out our list at Letterboxd <\/a>-- at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592508","duration":"50373739","airdate":"2026-03-13","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/cbb9de12-903f-47da-9b71-63f0c1f52f81\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=cbb9de12-903f-47da-9b71-63f0c1f52f81&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5745811&p=510282&d=3148&size=50373739\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-13th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783712"}]},{"id":"592571","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"293","title":"Our 2026 Oscars Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At the Oscars, One Battle After Another <\/em>took home six awards including best picture, Michael B. Jordan won for lead actor in Sinners<\/em>, and the telecast had plenty <\/em>of jokes at Timothe Chalamet's expense. We're recapping the highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-monday-march-16th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-16","last_updated":"1774783713","assets":[{"id":"766429","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Our 2026 Oscars Recap","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"At the Oscars, One Battle After Another <\/em>took home six awards including best picture, Michael B. Jordan won for lead actor in Sinners<\/em>, and the telecast had plenty <\/em>of jokes at Timothe Chalamet's expense. 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The show's got a big cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale and Ariana DeBose. Scarpetta <\/em>is based on a series of successful crime novels by Patricia Cornwell.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-17th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-17","last_updated":"1774783714","assets":[{"id":"766455","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Scarpetta","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the Prime Video series Scarpetta<\/em>, Nicole Kidman plays a tough, smart medical examiner whose latest murder case is entangled with a much earlier one. The show's got a big cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale and Ariana DeBose. 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If that all sounds incredibly bleak, fear not: you can expect quirk, charm, and a cutesy alien creature.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-20th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-20","last_updated":"1774783715","assets":[{"id":"766564","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Project Hail Mary and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Ryan Gosling has teamed up with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie<\/em> and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse<\/em>) for the new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary<\/em>. 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If that all sounds incredibly bleak, fear not: you can expect quirk, charm, and a cutesy alien creature.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592702","duration":"25969938","airdate":"2026-03-20","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/6f59940b-f4c4-4e76-b843-fd30022b2359\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=6f59940b-f4c4-4e76-b843-fd30022b2359&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5751896&p=510282&d=1623&size=25969938\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-20th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783715"}]},{"id":"592771","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"297","title":"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"The cheeky horror comedy Ready Or Not<\/em> starred Samara Weaving as a bride who's forced to partake in her new family's game of hide and seek, which turns quite deadly. 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Maybe you'd make a great Real Housewife<\/em>. Maybe you could win The Amazing Race<\/em>. In this encore episode, we're not here to make friends. But we are here to pick the reality shows that we think could thrive on.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-24th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-24","last_updated":"1774783717","assets":[{"id":"766675","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Reality TV Show We'd Actually Win","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Part of the fun of reality TV is putting yourself in the shoes of the people you're watching. Maybe you'd make a great Real Housewife<\/em>. Maybe you could win The Amazing Race<\/em>. In this encore episode, we're not here to make friends. But we are here to pick the reality shows that we think could thrive on.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592799","duration":"15774660","airdate":"2026-03-24","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/3e60b31b-d7b6-4a0f-a200-e729928b09ee\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=3e60b31b-d7b6-4a0f-a200-e729928b09ee&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5757416&p=510282&d=985&size=15774660\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-24th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783717"}]},{"id":"592835","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"299","title":"BTS Arirang","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"BTS, one of the biggest groups in K-pop, is back. 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And like their previous hits, Arirang<\/em> is bound to make a mark on the Billboard charts.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-25th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-25","last_updated":"1774783718","assets":[{"id":"766714","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"BTS Arirang","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"BTS, one of the biggest groups in K-pop, is back. 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And like their previous hits, Arirang<\/em> is bound to make a mark on the Billboard charts.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org\/happy.<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592835","duration":"22646327","airdate":"2026-03-25","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/0d9af885-eff4-407b-aa8d-70e8f65fbcba\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=0d9af885-eff4-407b-aa8d-70e8f65fbcba&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5759653&p=510282&d=1415&size=22646327\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-march-25th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783718"}]},{"id":"592900","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"300","title":"Bait and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the whimsical Prime Video comedy series Bait<\/em>, the great Riz Ahmed plays Shah, an actor in the middle of a career downturn who lands an audition to be the next James Bond. But when this leaks to the public, the social media reactions to the possibility of a brown 007 are unhinged. And one particularly disturbing response shakes Shah's confidence and sends his personal life into a tailspin.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-27th-2026","airdate":"2026-03-27","last_updated":"1774783718","assets":[{"id":"766786","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Bait and What's Making Us Happy","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"In the whimsical Prime Video comedy series Bait<\/em>, the great Riz Ahmed plays Shah, an actor in the middle of a career downturn who lands an audition to be the next James Bond. But when this leaks to the public, the social media reactions to the possibility of a brown 007 are unhinged. And one particularly disturbing response shakes Shah's confidence and sends his personal life into a tailspin.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"episodeid":"592900","duration":"23386951","airdate":"2026-03-27","images":null,"files":"{\"public\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/tracking.swap.fm\/track\/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US\/prfx.byspotify.com\/e\/play.podtrac.com\/npr-510282\/npr.simplecastaudio.com\/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2\/episodes\/ee408b28-c1de-449f-92a6-12f6d216541a\/audio\/128\/default.mp3?awCollectionId=f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2&awEpisodeId=ee408b28-c1de-449f-92a6-12f6d216541a&feed=QGMNw0q1&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5762823&p=510282&d=1461&size=23386951\", \"profile\": \"mp3\"}}","playlist":"[]","slug":"popculturehappyhour-friday-march-27th-2026","is_public":"1","is_passport":null,"last_updated":"1774783718"}]},{"id":"592994","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"episode","ordinal":"1","title":"Hannah Montana","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year marks 20 years since Hannah Montana<\/em> premiered on the Disney Channel. 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With the new Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special<\/em> on Disney Plus, we figured it's a good time to look back at the legacy of the show, and where it fits into Miley's career.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at <\/a>letterboxd.com\/nprpopculture<\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com\/adchoices<\/a>NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-tuesday-march-31st-2026","airdate":"2026-03-31","last_updated":"1775016199","assets":[{"id":"766895","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"Hannah Montana","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"This year marks 20 years since Hannah Montana<\/em> premiered on the Disney Channel. The show made a global phenomenon of star Miley Cyrus and her pop-star alter ego. 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The new show she's starring in is being written by AI. But if we know anything about Val, it's that she'll always seize an opportunity, setbacks be damned.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org\/happyhour <\/a>To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy<\/a>","seasonid":null,"slug":"popculturehappyhour-wednesday-april-1st-2026","airdate":"2026-04-01","last_updated":"1775106161","assets":[{"id":"766925","sourceid":null,"showid":"1047","type":"full_length","title":"The Comeback","desc_short":null,"desc_long":"Lisa Kudrow is back in HBO's beloved comedy The Comeback. <\/em>It's been more than a decade since we last saw sitcom star Valerie Cherish, and her present situation is bleak. The new show she's starring in is being written by AI. 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