

The Popcast With Knox and Jamie
Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden
A weekly pop culture podcast seeking to educate on things that entertain, but do not matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
524: Questions That Need Answers
In this episode, we discuss listener QTNAs- Questions That Need Answers. Perhaps you’re kept up at night pondering mysteries like ‘Who are other athletes Taylor should date?” or “What’s the most iconic hat in pop culture?” and “Should I get bangs?”. Plus we get a quick Pikachu anatomy lesson from JBG. MENTIONSFOMO no mo: Get our edited Austin live show that you can keep forever and always knoxandjamie.com/replayQTNA archives Fact check: bless you history, the black plague caused autoimmune diseases in your ancestors, Tim McGraw is hot but short, Opinion: Should Alex Murdaugh be played by Jesse Plemons? See also: Tiffany Haddish dress, Blossom hat, Aretha Franklin’s inauguration hat, Beatrice and Eugine’s royal fascinators, Monica Lewinsky’s beret, Ashton Kucher and Britney Spears in trucker hats, Fred Durst backwards hat, OddJob bowler, Paddington’s bucket hat, Jack Sparrow’s tricornCouples mentioned: Jodie Turner-Smith & Joshua Jackson, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes (see also: her IG), Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor, Beth & Rip on Yellowstone, Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck, Chrissy Teigen & John Legend, Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell (see also: Jonathan Van Ness on Armchair Expert), Meghan Markle & Prince Harry, Belle & The Beast, Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson, Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams (Revisit our Cinema Sidepiece at Episode 408 and take a moment and watch their MTV Movie Awards kiss again because it’s the very best thing to have ever happened in pop culture -Indi), References: Nicolas Cage IMDb, Adam Sandler IMDb, Sydney Sweeny discusses her acting wages, Frances McDormand did a Transformers movie, Ticket to Paradise, The Notebook alt ending, Boy Math & Girl Math on Forbes, JBG as Nadja (with bangs!), Bri McCoy’s iconic bangs, all the Disney Princesses in Wreck-It Ralph 2, cricket recipes (<-- NSFSS)See also: Jimmy Dugan, Johnny Lawrence, Peter LaFleur, Talladega Nights, Max Verstappen, Lewis HamiltonSpecial thanks to our contributors @kristi_l_harris, @bree.m.jones, @carrieontraveling (wedding dress rewears!), @grass_stains_the_blog (show frienemy Katherine), @lizziestewhill, @thedauntlesscat, @b_hucka, @s_carncross, @mrsbrittanyward, @tynepatrice, @camile_on_wheels_Red light mentions: Brittney Mahomes BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed all things ATL live show!GREEN LIGHTSJamie: book series- Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab (prerequisite: Shades of Magic)Knox: movie- Dumb MoneySHOW SPONSORSSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
523: The Fall Movie Preview
In this episode, strike or no strike, we preview the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we are held accountable for our 2022 fall movie predictions. Join us as we discuss which will think will be a treat and which we’d only watch if we were tricked. MENTIONSComing to our ATL Live Show solo? If so, join us Saturday for our Solo Travelers’ Meet-Up Saturday at 11 am. RSVP here.Subscribe to get our Fall Bucketlist in Friday’s newsletter, Note For The AudioRewind: 2023 Predictions Keep track of your movies: LetterboxdGuide: Knox’s rules for watching movies (see also: A24)Accountability: 2022 Fall Movie Preview (see also: Amy Adams’ IMDb. Fact check: How old is Weird Al?) Youtube playlist: (almost) all the movies mentionedSeptember: Dumb Money | The Creator | Dicks: The Musical | Paw Patrol 2October releases: Taylor Swift Eras Tour (listen to TMYK to hear our thoughts on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce) | Killers of The Flower Moon (see also: British Vogue interview, In Trust) | The Killer | Foe (& book) | Reptile | Pain Hustlers (& book, Dopesick, Gulliver’s Travels) | Fingernails | The Holdovers | Priscilla | Fair PlayNovember releases: The Marvels (see also: Candyman 2021) | Wish | Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (& book) | Maestro (wait, who is Leonard Bernstein?) | Napoleon (see also: Stanley Kubrick’s Napoleon) | May December | What Happens Later | Next Goal Wins | Thanksgiving | The Treasure of Foggy Mountain | Quiz Lady | Another Body (AI p*rn doc) | Sly | Dream Scenario | Saltburn | Trolls Band Together Red light mentions: ScarJo | Ancestors, beware | The Office RebootBONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed THE TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE SITUATIONSHIP:GREEN LIGHTSJamie: book – Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Knox: book- The Fish Who Ate The Whale by Rich CohenSHOW SPONSORSBetterhelp: Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/popcastNextEvo Naturals: Get 25% off at nextevo.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
522: The Golden Bachelor Preview
In this episode, after years of anticipation, we get to chat about Gerry, our long-awaited Golden Bachelor, and the 22 women vying for his affection on national television. We place our bets on how often grandkids will be mentioned, how many times pickleball comes up, and when the first Viagra joke will drop. Plus, we make our predictions about who could be a GGILF, who is going to get the villain edit, and who might just end up being the lucky one to rub Gerry down with Bengay during the Fantasy Suites.MENTIONSJoin us in Atlanta on Sept. 30 | Get one of our remaining tickets at knoxandjamie.com/live - code birthday saves you a few dollarsWe did a The More You Know episode dedicated to our Austin live show. Do a 7-day free trial at knoxandjamie.com/patreonErin’s homework: UAB | Gophers | Texas TechBachelor links: Gerry’s bio | IG | ABC contestant biosName dropped: Christina | Marina | Kathy | Nancy | Faith | Theresa | April | LeslieContestant IGs: Anna | April | Christina | Edith | Ellen | Faith | Jeanie | Joan | Kathy | Leslie | Maria | Marina | Nancy | Natascha | Pamela | Patty | Peggy | Renee| Sandra | Susan | Sylvia | TheresaRelevant link: Ask a Mortician Red light mentions: start the clock | Yikes report: Russell Brand (see also: Katy Perry documentary), Drew Barrymore, Hasan Minhaj, Men & The Roman Empire | Drake used a photo of Halle Barry getting slimed for his new single BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed our ATX live show! GREEN LIGHTSJamie: album- Guts by Olivia Rodrigo | podcast- In Trust by (see also: Killers of the Flower Moon book and trailer)Knox: Rustin’ In The Rain by Tyler Childers | book- Open Throat by Henry HokeSHOW SPONSORSSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h
521: The More You Know
In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss the Joe Jonas / Sophie Turner divorce, how Jimmy Fallon has been on our yikes list for years, and we tell you how we really feel about Chick-fil-A’s Honey Pepper Pimento Cheese sandwich. Plus Jamie breaks down the WGA strike and what that has to do with Drew Barrymore. MENTIONSJoin us in Atlanta on Sept. 30! It’s going to be fun! Less than 100 tickets left at knoxandjamie.com/liveEthos Media did our live show live streamWait: Who is Magneto? Texas: Glen Powell on the sidelineHow do we feel // Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas divorce | Jimmy Fallon is yikes: workplace?! Arianna Grande?! What was that tv show about finishing songs? Horatio Sanz is a groomer? | Strike Force 5 (IF we gave out day passes to other podcasts, we’d give you one for Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend) | See also: Carrie Fisher on Craig Furgeson spilling the tea about her dad and Elizabeth Taylor | CFA honey pepper pimento cheese sandwichTrailer Park: The BikeridersRed light mentions: Drew Barrymore | The Final Witness (Indi aside: I’m not linking any celebrity autopsy photos, Jamie, but I will link the owl killer thing) | woof, this comedianBONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to The More You Know news segment every Monday and a monthly live streamed Ask Us Anything. Become a partner. Try it for free for 7 days! GREEN LIGHTSJamie: comedy special- It’s Great To Be Here by Michelle Wolf Knox: album- Zack Bryan | Hellhound on His Tail by Hampton SidesSHOW SPONSORSPair Eyewear: Get 15% off at paireyewear.com/popZiprecruiter: Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1min
A Very Special Reminder
A very special reminder about our Austin show's live stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
520: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of September
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of September. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should make a commitment to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) this fall. Join us as we consider the new things heading our way this month. MENTIONSCelebrate with us! Join us in ATX, online, or in ATL to party with us. All the info and promo codes you need are at KnoxandJamie.com/live. The price goes up Friday so get on it!#TeamErin representation: watch Lonesome Dove. Other Texas mentions: No Country for Old Men | Office Space. Smooch mentions: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 | Expend4bles (see also: OUA) | For All The Dogs by Drake | Guts by Oliva Rodgrigo | Rustin’ In The Rain by Tyler Childers | End by Explosions in the Sky | The Popcast 10th Birthday Party playlist | Dumb Money (see also: The Boys) | Famous people from Dance Moms (LIGTFY: Was a girl from the reality show Dance Moms on the tv show Euphoria? | Abby Lee Miller went to prison? Abby Lee Miller is killing it on the socials? Stephen King wrote Shawshank Redemption?) | Annie F. Downs loved the show Drops of God and so did Nicholas Quah?Marry mentions: book series- Shades of Magic by VE Schwab (see also: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Monday’s TMYK episodes for Jamie’s best pop culture hacks) | book- The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (see also: Fates and Furies and Florida) | book- Starter Villian by John Scalzi | book- Musk by Walter Isaacson | Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman (see also: bone necklace and armpit hair)Kill mentions: how hurricanes are named | The Blind | orange Red light mentions: Bob Barker prediction | Cooter BraunBONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed: Britney Spears’ divorce Dune 2 among a slew of delays because of the strikeGREEN LIGHTSMutual: book- The Cook’s Book by Bri McCoySHOW SPONSORSBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/popcast Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
519: The NOs of Teachers
In this episode, in honor of the back-to-school season, we gave our listeners the assignment to share their most remarkable "Nos of Teachers" recollections. Join us as we read some of the A+ stories aloud to the class. From questionable educators to oddball students, this episode is a side-splitting lesson in laughter. Plus, in true textbook form, Jamie red-lights herself, and Knox proves that he really does love teachers.MENTIONSTickets are still available for our ATX show and if you’re traveling alone, join us for our solo travelers meet-up. Code BIRTHDAY gets you 25% off.Don’t want to come to Austin? Livestream or play the show any time until Sept. 9 with our live stream ticket. Code CHADGPT gets you 31% off until Friday. See all these links at: knoxandjamie.com/liveFact check: How did van Gogh kill himself? | When were guns invented? | Were there guns in The Patriot? | Were there guns in Braveheart? | Were there guns in Hamilton? | Who the heck is Gregg Popovich? | What is See Dick and Jane Run? | Wait, who is Norman Schwarzkopf? | Is Knox White cool? | Lord Bored of the Rings? | But really, what happened to the bodies of the people killed in the Challenger explosion? | Uh, how long should it take a person to poop? | Could Footloose be believable as one’s life story? What about The Little Mermaid? How about Over the Top? The Breakfast Club? | LIGTFY: What makes a clown a clown? Playlist: POD | Puff Daddy Godzilla songThank you to our special contributors: @kristi.brokaw | @rebeccaph31 | @kcford77 | @heather__patridge | @thayerdan | @abigailbuxa | @mandychris_66 | @kt_pennington | @buykatpieRed light: Hear the whole story of Jamie’s medical emergency and her diglett run-in in this week’s TMYK | The 40(ish) Most Important People in Podcasting (see also: Octavia Spencer on Smartless) BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed Jamie’s medical emergency so now is the time to do that free 7-day trial of Patreon. GREEN LIGHTSJamie: book- Knockout by Sarah MacLean (see also: Miss Scarlet and The Duke)Knox: book- Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverSHOW SPONSORSZip Recruiter: Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/pop.Pair Eyewear: Get 15% off your first pair at paireyewear.com/pop. Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 10min
517: The More You Know
In this episode of The More You Know, we deliver a full yikes report straight from the latest news in pop culture. From Lizzo's legal dance-offs, to TikTok canceling true crime podcasts, to Netflix promising us a full slate of mediocrity, we've got it all covered in "The More You Nope". Plus Erin of Grievances pops in for a special moment. MENTIONSJOIN US: On Sept. 2 we’ll be on stage in Austin and we’d love to have you there in person or online! Tickets here: knoxandjamie.com/live. Code BIRTHDAY gets you $25 off the live show. SOLO TRAVELERS: Join us in Austin for our solo travelers’ meetup. RSVP at knoxandjamie.com/atx_solorsvp (we’re still working on the ATL location; stay tuned). LIVE SHOW VIBE: The theme is birthday! Need some ideas? Here ya’ go! ASK A PERSONAL QUESTION // @AshleyAllTheTime NO CHEF // Lizzo versus her dancers (Indi Aside: I’m not going to look up how someone shoots something out their pikachu because I don’t need the FBI thinking that’s something I’m personally considering.) | Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts to counterbalance what Macybee had to say about our salvation | RenWeb | Aliens are real and no one cares! | Sid Degrees of Separation | reality stars want to strike, too | Spy Kids: Armageddon (see also: Gina Rodriguez IMDb | Zachary Levi IMDb | Tom Ellis IMDb | Dylan Sprouse got married to Barbara Palvin) | Should we rethink true crime podcasts? (Not that we want you to listen to other podcasts, but we liked: Serial | Gone South | Accused | Tom Brown’s Body. We also liked the docuseries The Keepers) | It’s t-i-p-i? | Billy Jenson, woof | Fact check: Jimmy Carter is still alive and he once saw an alien! | this is supposedly Obama’s summer playlist | Netflix is super profitable and its most watched properties include Ginny and Georgia (Taylor Swift dissents) and The Mother | upcoming Netflix releases (mentioned: A Family Affair)Red light mentions: Lane Kiffin is engaged (see also: Joey Freshwater) | Over Under Achievers | Why do some people dislike the US women’s soccer team? BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment every week. Become a partner. GREEN LIGHTSJamie: book- Congratulations, The Best Is Over by R. Eric Thomas (other essayists Jamie likes: Knox McCoy, Mary Laura Philpott) | book- The Heaven & Earth Grocery Story by James McBride (Previous green lights: The Good Lord Bird, Deacon King Kong. See also: The Montgomery Riverfront Brawl) Knox: book- The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David GrannSHOW SPONSORSSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 6min
516: Famous Friends
In this episode, it’s not about the more you know, but rather, the who you know. We discuss the iconic types of famous friends, longstanding BFFs (Before Fame Friends), and the pairings we desperately wish would exchange friendship bracelets and phone numbers.MENTIONSSave the date: Our birthday-U-A (Ask Us Anything live stream) is Tuesday, August 8 9:30 ET and everyone is invited! Learn how to join us at: knoxandjamie.com/birthdayMore seats are now available for our Popcast Live show! See knoxandjamie.com/austin and knoxandjamie.com/atlanta to nab your ticket.Huh?: “To find out more about these fidus achates pursuits…” | MoonlightingFact check: Kim Kardashian was a closet organizer?The types of best friends: Bill & Ted | Timone & Pumba | Nick & Jess | Jonathan & David | Dwight & Angela | Buzz & Woody | “We dug coal together” [I am not 100% sure this is what Knox said. It may have been “we dug holes together” or “we grew up together” or could have even been “we did coke together”. -Indi] | Smoke Show Friends | Nepo BabiesDeeper dives: Mindy Kaling & BJ Novak timeline (<-- includes the most romantic speech ever given by a man about a woman!) | The scandal that ruined Pee Wee Herman’s career | Marcus Mumford & Carey Mulligan timeline History check: Matthew Perry beat up Justin Trudeau [<-- Matthew Perry says “love play” here but we still aren’t sure what that means] | Maya Rudolph & Gwenyth Paltrow | Zach Braff & Lauryn Hill | Oprah & John TeshRIP Indi’s search history: Etymology of dick and peter (slang)IMDb: The Rock (must listen: Episode 413- The Rock Explained) | Timothy Olyphant (learn: how to pronounce Olyphant)Red light mentions: Twitter rebrand | Loki S2 trailer (wow: Owen Wilson supercut) BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Ariana “Grandy” & SpongebobIs Mattel the new Marvel?GREEN LIGHTSJamie: tv- Hijack (Apple TV)Knox: audiobook- The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (see also: The Bookshelf’s Shelf Subscription)| song- In Your Love by Tyler Childers (watch: music video for In Your Love) [← Warning! It will wreck you! I am bawling at my desk. -Indi] | Six-minute promo interview: Tyler Childers on Long Violent History | read: Knox’s latest newsletter | deeper dive: Tyler Childers x Silas House)SHOW SPONSORSNEXTEVO NATURALS: Get 25% off and a free bottle of premium pure CBD at nextevo.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 19min
515: "Characters Who Probably Did It" Snake Draft
In this episode, we snake draft characters who probably did it. Knox and Jamie are joined by Erin and Jason Waterfalls to build the most deceptive team, or in Erin’s case army. Plus we tell you what we really think of Barbie and Oppenheimer.MENTIONSLive! Join us in Austin or Atlanta or live stream the live show from your own home so you don’t get FOMO. Tix: knoxandjamie.com/liveFact check: Glenn Close was in a cult?! | Glenn Close twerked at the Oscars?! | Helen Mirren is 78 years old and in the hospital?! | People think the Robin Hood fox is sexy?! | These eyes are weird: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Cillian Murphy is pronounced Sillian | There’s no riz in the new Wonka trailer | Grandpa Joe is the villain in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | Ryan Reynolds is buying 25% of Alpine Formula 1 and his IMDb is stacked | Alanis Morrisette was super young when he dated Dave Coulier?! | Sydney could be the mastermind in The Scream franchise? | These haircuts dubious 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Grimace Shake is a real thing | Tom Hanks is a cheater and is a nepo denier? (see also: The Circle and typewriters) | Oliva Pope kills someone with a chair? | Popeyes has something called Girl Dinner? | Wait, who is this Christoph Waltz guy? | There’s a Margo Robbie Tarzan movie?! | Penelope Cruz is married to Javier Bardem? | Schmidt in New Girl wears cardigans villiany (see also: “a white man- no!”) | Jess from New Girl has a roomy eye | Timothy Olyphant is hiding something and he plays tennis | Rory Gilmore is the very worst By request: Charlie’s teeth meme | travel fan affiliate link | Josh Hartnett in a vest in Black Mirror (<-- Google is failing me)Red light: The Exorcist preview (NSFL)BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:The SAG-AFTRA strikeThe “new” will.i.am and Britney Spears songGREEN LIGHTSJamie: movie - Barbie (see also Common Sense Media)Knox: movie - Oppenheimer SHOW SPONSORSBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/popcastZIPRECRUITER: Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


