648: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in March - Preview
Digest
The Popcast hosts, Jamie and Nox, delve into various topics including the peculiar nature of social media platforms like Threads and Blue Sky, viral memes, and their own online presence. They announce their March content calendar, highlighting a "SMK" episode focusing on Peacock's best content. The conversation touches upon the end of the Olympics, the arrival of spring, and astrological observations, particularly criticizing Pisces. They also discuss religious observances like Ramadan and associated social media trends, as well as Women's History Month with a satirical lens. March programming, including March Madness and reality TV shows like "The Bachelorette" and "Traders," is a significant focus, along with a humorous tangent about a "best soup" bracket. The hosts conclude by promoting their Patreon for exclusive content.
Outlines
Social Media Musings and Podcast Introduction
The hosts kick off by discussing viral social media content like the "sad monkey" meme and platforms like Threads and Blue Sky. They introduce themselves as hosts of "The Popcast," an educational show about entertaining but unimportant topics, and encourage listeners to connect with them on social media.
March Content Calendar, Astrological Insights, and Observances
The hosts outline their March content calendar, including "SMK" episodes and a focus on Peacock's offerings. They reflect on the end of the Olympics and the arrival of spring, sharing opinions on astrological signs, particularly Pisces, and discussing religious observances like Ramadan and associated social media trends. They also touch upon Women's History Month with a satirical perspective.
March Programming: Sports, Reality TV, and Debates
The discussion shifts to March's programming highlights, including March Madness and spring training. They delve into reality TV shows like "The Bachelorette" and "Traders," discussing programming transitions and contestant backgrounds. A humorous tangent about a "best soup" bracket is also explored.
Conclusion and Exclusive Patreon Content
The hosts wrap up the episode, assessing the March content landscape and expressing anticipation for "The Bachelorette." They promote their Patreon page, where exclusive content, including discussions on movies, TV shows, books, and the Olympics, is available.
Keywords
Sad Monkey Meme
A viral internet meme featuring a monkey depicted in a state of extreme sadness, often appearing in social media feeds and causing emotional distress to viewers. Its widespread popularity highlights the emotional impact of online content.
Threads and Blue Sky
Social media platforms distinct from Instagram. Threads is known for its "spicy" or dramatic content, while Blue Sky hosts various discussions, including those involving public figures. These platforms offer different user experiences and content styles.
SMK Episode (Smooch Mary Kil)
A recurring segment on "The Popcast" where hosts curate content recommendations. These episodes often focus on specific themes or platforms, like Peacock, providing viewers with a guide to watchable media.
March Madness
An annual college men's basketball tournament in the United States. It's a highly anticipated sporting event in March, known for its bracket-style competition and widespread fan engagement.
Pisces Season
The astrological period when the sun is in the sign of Pisces. Hosts describe Pisces individuals as compassionate but also escapist, artistic, and prone to lingering in melancholy, often trying to involve others in their sadness.
Women's History Month
A designated month to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of women throughout history. The hosts offer a humorous and satirical perspective on its observance and perceived impact.
Traders to Survivor / Handoff
A programming strategy where the reality competition show "Traders" concludes as "Survivor" begins, creating a seamless viewing experience. This "handoff" ensures continuous entertainment for reality TV fans.
The Bachelorette
A popular reality dating television series where a single woman searches for love. The hosts express anticipation for the upcoming season, expecting drama and potential surprises.
Patreon Content
Exclusive content offered to subscribers of the podcast's Patreon page, including uncensored discussions on movies, TV shows, books, and the Olympics.
Q&A
What is the "sad monkey" phenomenon discussed at the beginning of the podcast?
The "sad monkey" is a meme that appears frequently on social media feeds, depicting a monkey in a state of extreme sadness. Its constant presence is described as life-ruining and debilitatingly sad for the hosts.
How do the hosts describe the social media platform Threads?
Threads is described as a platform where users can be "weird" and engage in more dramatic or "spicy" interactions compared to Instagram. It often surfaces unexpected or intense content.
What is the significance of "SMK" episodes on The Popcast?
SMK episodes, standing for "Smooch Mary Kil," are content curation segments where the hosts recommend shows, movies, or other media. They often focus on specific platforms or themes, like Peacock's offerings.
What are the hosts' opinions on Pisces individuals?
The hosts view Pisces as "the worst" astrological sign, describing them as escapists, artistic, and prone to lingering in melancholy. They believe Pisces enjoy sadness and try to involve others in it.
How do the hosts discuss Women's History Month?
They offer a satirical take, suggesting that observing it means they don't have to come if invited to the White House. They also humorously comment on the perceived mindset of quickly acknowledging certain groups.
What is the programming transition between "Traders" and "Survivor"?
The networks are strategically ending "Traders" just as "Survivor" Season 50 begins, creating a "handoff" that provides continuous entertainment without a gap for viewers.
Why do the hosts express excitement for "The Bachelorette"?
They anticipate drama and potential unexpected events, such as the possibility of the Bachelorette becoming pregnant. They also mention scouting her appearance in a celebrity basketball game.
What is the main reason for promoting the Patreon page?
The Patreon page offers access to the full, uncensored episodes, including discussions on movies, TV shows, books, Olympics, and other exclusive content not available on the free feed.
Show Notes
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for March. We discuss what’s worth a spring fling (smooch), what deserves your full seasonal commitment (marry), and what to bypass before allergy season fully kicks in (kill). Join us as we spotlight the shows made for chaotic weather days, the books that pair perfectly with a wildly optimistic to-do list, and the movie picks that’ll carry you from winter denial into spring delusion.
Relevant links:
- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/648
- Still have two weeks of Peacock and no Olympics? Head to our pinned SMK post on Instagram @thepopcast for a list of what to watch
- Rewind: Feb SMK | Nov SMK | Aug SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
- Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
- March Vibe Check: Spring is Coming? | Pisces season | Holy Fasting Season (see also: Ramadan Cats) | Woman’s History Month | March Madness
- Asides: Stephen Colletti | The Bachelorette | Celebrity All-Star Game | SLOMW
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