Pop Culture Happy Hour
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Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames.<br><br>Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of the pop culture everyone is talking about. From lowbrow reality TV to Oscar-winning movies to the stuff in between, we take it all with a shot of cheer. On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, we watch everything so that you never miss anything.<br><br><em>Make your happy hour even happier with Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus! Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at </em><a href="http://plus.npr.org/happyhour"target="_blank" ><em>plus.npr.org/happyhour</em></a>
3 episodes featuring Pop Culture Happy Hour
The Daily
New York Times writers define the joy of good-bad movies
Understanding the appeal of good-bad movies reveals how nostalgia, personal connection, and camp shape our collective cultural tastes.
Sep 13, 2026 · 41 min
Up First from NPR
Sunscreen science exposes gaps in testing and research
The episode shows why sunscreen can reduce some skin cancers while still falling short as a universal, fully tested solution across skin types.
Sep 6, 2026 · 29 min
Life Kit
Find summer joy without spending much
The episode reframes summer fun as a practice of imagination and connection rather than a test of disposable income.
Jul 14, 2026 · 15 min