Pop Mystery Pod
Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture trivia, the show shines light on the dark corners in the entertainment capital of the world.
Latest episodes
Jun 6, 2024 • 45min
The Blind Side Lie
Journalist, comic, and pop culture junkie Tess Barker unpacks the alleged fraudulent actions behind the 2010 hit movie “The Blind Side.” Guests on this episode are Craig Vail, close friend of Michael Oher and Kellie Carter-Jackson @kcarterjackson, Historian, Award Winning Author, Chair of Africana, Wellesley College. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Insstagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Emma Klein. Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d. Abigail Keel was a consulting producer on this episode. Clearance Counsel is Dale Nelson and Jacqueline Swett at Donaldson Callif Perez, LLP Support independent pop journalism and join us on Patreon at Pop Mystery Pod. Get access to ad free episodes, bonus content, and polls about upcoming topics. patreon.com/PopMysteryPod Follow Tess’s other podcasts Lady to Lady and Toxic wherever you get your pods. Make sure to leave us a review! And tell a friend about the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 30, 2024 • 1h 12min
Brittany Murphy's House (with Babs Gray)
Journalist Babs Gray joins Tess Barker to unravel the mysteries surrounding Brittany Murphy's untimely death. Topics include toxic relationships, deceptive Hollywood scams, and suspicions of foul play, as they explore the dark and intriguing circumstances surrounding the actress's passing.
May 22, 2024 • 50min
The Bachelor Stalker
Former 'The Bachelor' contestant, Sydney Lotuaco, discusses the disturbing realities of reality TV, including stalking incidents and unethical production practices. The podcast delves into the psychological profiling of contestants, legal entanglements in Bachelor Nation, and the aftermath of scandal involving Cassie and Colton.
May 16, 2024 • 2min
Welcome to Pop Mystery Pod
Investigative journalist and pop star advocate (#FreeBritney),Tess Barker is back on the entertainment beat. In each episode, Tess delves into the annals of pop culture history. She indulges in one of her favorite hobbies - sifting through court documents. She interviews people who actually lived through this pop culture trivia, and unpacks the details with experts. Tess's obsessevive and sometimes comedic reporting style uncovers the truth behind pop culture's most mysterious stories -- things we got wrong the first time around, and things that were intentionally hidden from us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
