Pops Culture Podcast

Back in the cast with a special guest my grade school friend Marianne. On this episode we discuss why I stopped podcasting for the past 3 months, how Marianne got into boxing and tennis, the crazy 6ix donuts girl, and the state of the dating scene in Toronto today + more! As always thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Ja Morant's recent wild behaviour (10:07), some insane Twitter stories about "love" (23:42), Kanye's deal with Adidas is back? (32:37), and Gabe having a kid??? (39:50). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Gabe's lobotomy needs (2:02), Twitch streamer Atrioc's apology and the dark side of deepfake technology (17:47), Buzzfeed using Chat GPT for content after layoffs (41:38), and the Raptors trade talks (56:36). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Ben Simmons' engagement ring (17:50), the viral gym TikToker who lied (27:48), Rideau McDonalds is closing after almost 40 years of wild fights (47:35), the dangers of the TTC recently (58:09), and Netflix cracking down on password sharing (1:01:11) + more! As always thanks or listening, be sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year y'all! We're back in the cast for the first episode of 2023 to discuss our holiday stories, did Drake kill XXXTentacion? (20:38), Bell fumbling #BellLetsTalk (40:30), Andrew Tate's arrest (51:50), and the Tennessee cop who had relations on the job (1:05:00). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast for the final episode of 2022 to discuss Instagram Notes getting worse and how we're screwed when AI takes over (11:44), the Meg and Tory Lanez trial: who's actually guilty and what happened? (20:35), and the story of Jackie Thomas who moved from Toronto to Edmonton and hated it (46:32). As always thanks for listening be sure to like, rate, review, share, and subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Have a wonderful holiday season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast with special guest @youngpippy (IG. TikTok, YouTube) to discuss his content creator career and how he's managed to build a following (21:52), along with how he lived in Spain and learned Spanish and his obsession with Adidas clothing. We also get into our expectations of the World Cup (57:35) and the freeing of Brittney Griner from Russian prison (1:09:01). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss our 2022 Spotify Wrapped/Apple Music Replay lists (9:08), is Jerry Jones racist? (21:44), the current World Cup standings (37:45), Alex Jones x Kanye West (47:20), and the Balenciaga debacle (51:03). As always thank you for listening! Be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Gabe taking a social media break and the best way to shoot your shot via Twitter (7:51), Our review of Drake and 21 Savage's album "Her Loss," (26:41), can anyone from XXL 2016 freshman class beat 21 Savage in a Verzuz? (36:46), and is Elon Musk killing Twitter? (40:38). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss the passing of Kirshnik Khari Ball aka Takeoff from the Migos and the culture (25:15), Elon Musk's plans with Twitter (46:36), Kyrie Irving being mislabelled in media (55:39), and our anticipation for Drake & 21 Savage's "Her Loss" album + more! As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Kanye West's remarks and the thoughts surrounding him (16:55), Drake & 21 Savage's album postponed (33:33), fake Drake gets a cease and desist (42:42), and the first week of the NBA + season predictions (46:13). As always thank you for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast! We're available on all major streaming platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Papa's catfish extravaganza (6:09), Kanye continuing to OD online (23:17), Lil Yachty with the song of the year? (38:18), and is Draymond trying to go to LA? (50:05) + more! As always thank you for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss alcoholism, baby fever, and Tory Lanez's album (15:09), Kanye's (coon-ye) "White Lives Matter" shirt (27:04), Tom Brady & Gisele/Celebrity divorces (42:42), Denver's mascot making $625K a year (51:13) and more! Thank you for listening. Be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast (with some minor technical difficulties) to discuss the passing of Coolio (16:11), Rihanna performing at the Super Bowl (21:29), is DaBaby blackballed or has he just fallen off? (31:26), and Rachel Dolezal nudes leaked! (43:43). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Tory Lanez's altercation with August Alsina (5:14), Adam Levine's cheating fiasco and the sanctity of marriage (17:35), and Ime Udoka vs. Brett Favre (25:39). As always thank you for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to my friend Jesse, God rest his soul. Back in the cast to discuss Gabe's wedding weekend, Toronto's first Rolling Loud weekend (29:27), DJ Vlad says video games are terrible (41:11), PnB Rock passes away (51:05), Phoenix Suns owner Rob Sarver's racist and misogynistic comments (1:02:02), and our review of Nav's album Demons Protected By Angels (1:16:30). As always thanks for listening! Be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Toronto's bad driving issue (14:48), Larsa Pippen dating Michael Jordan's son? (21:26), Bed, Bath & Beyond CFO jumps off Jenga (31:29), and Nav the GOAT is back! (42:42). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cast to discuss Papa's vacatin to Houston & Dallas Texas. Enjoy! As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode before vacation and Papa's back in the cast to discuss the Breakfast Club breaking up (7:47), Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson break up (16:24), Drake OvO Fest and Toronto's festival problems (22:33), the Raptors emerge as Durant favourites (30:30), and Serena Williams announces her retirement (35:55). As always thanks for listening, be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast! Available on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo dolo on this week's episode, but I'm back in the cast to discuss my Caribana weekend in Toronto (2:53), OvO Fest gets cancelled/postponed (26:00), my thoughts on Beyoncé's new album RENAISSANCE (31:34), and the Deshaun Watson debacle (36:49). As always thanks for listening! Be sure to like, rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast as we're on all major streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.