Culture Couch: A Pop Culture Podcast

Culture Couch: A Pop Culture Podcast

Come have a seat on the Culture Couch! A place where we discuss all things pop culture. read less

Our Editor's Take

Culture Couch: A Pop Culture Podcast offers TV, movie, and music reviews from hosts who like discussing media as much as they like consuming it. Andrew and Skyler connected through an enthusiasm for popular culture and not only the kind that studios produce. They consider books, games, food, sports, and politics as pop culture. Andrew and Skyler love the outdoors. They plan to record episodes involving nature outside. The hosts call themselves opinionated, so listeners should expect perspectives with each synopsis. They release new episodes every other Wednesday.

Culture Couch: A Pop Culture Podcast assesses everything from Disney to true crime. The hosts discuss Dungeons & Dragons and Rolling Stone's top ten lists. Andrew and Skyler call reality television a popular but less valuable genre. Skyler enjoys horror films, but Andrew doesn't. They're willing to change their minds, though.

Skyler isn't a fan of Beyoncé, and neither host enjoys country music. However, Skyler loves Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" country song. Andrew and Skyler rate the entertainment at Super Bowl LVIII. They agree that H.E.R.'s guitar solo was amazing. They propose that the commercials were more about featuring celebrities than being funny. The podcast hosts theorize about why Jeff Goldblum appeared in so many.

They assess Saltburn further than the scene it's notorious for. They didn't expect that scene from that director. The movie surprised them in other ways also, including its debatable genre. The plot involves addiction, eating disorders, and unusual lies. Podcast listeners learn whether the hosts recommend it.

Skyler's brother joins one episode of Culture Couch: A Pop Culture Podcast. They talk about the worst movie parents and how parents in real life should handle media with kids. The parents in Home Alone and Matilda make their "worst" list. They reveal the worst mom of all from a 1981 film.

Andrew and Skyler describe what's on their "pop culture radar" in every podcast episode. They also express "unpopular opinions." Andrew asserts that Popeye's chicken surpasses Chick-fil-A's. Listeners who like analyzing cultural trends might find inspiration here.

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Episode 106: House of the Dragon, Marvel Updates and Longlegs

Episode 106: House of the Dragon, Marvel Updates and Longlegs

Hello! We're coming back at you with our thoughts on season 2 of the House of the Dragon, the recent announcements made regarding the MCU, Deadpool 3 and we had to throw in some discussion about Longlegs. Skyler got Andrew to willingly got a theater to watch a horror movie! He's winning! We apologize for the inconsistent upload schedule. Life has a tendency to get away from us but we will keep at it when we can. Much love and, as always, thanks for listening!

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Episode 106: House of the Dragon, Marvel Updates and Longlegs

Episode 106: House of the Dragon, Marvel Updates and Longlegs

Hello! We're coming back at you with our thoughts on season 2 of the House of the Dragon, the recent announcements made regarding the MCU, Deadpool 3 and we had to throw in some discussion about Longlegs. Skyler got Andrew to willingly got a theater to watch a horror movie! He's winning! We apologize for the inconsistent upload schedule. Life has a tendency to get away from us but we will keep at it when we can. Much love and, as always, thanks for listening!

Episode 105: Pride 2024 w/ Special Guest, EJ Michels

Episode 105: Pride 2024 w/ Special Guest, EJ Michels

Happy Pride Month! We hope you all had a fun and loving Pride month and were able to celebrate in all the best ways! We were super busy this month and only managed to record one episode but it's a special one! This week we are joined by EJ Michels! Singer for the Pop-Alternative band, Foreign Figures! EJ is a local musician from our home state and we had the privilege of sitting down with him to ask him about his music career, his band, his time on The Voice and his journey and experience of coming out as a gay man. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch with us all and chat!

Episode 104: Hit Me Hard and Soft + Gender "Norms"

Episode 104: Hit Me Hard and Soft + Gender "Norms"

What's up, Couch Potatoes? This week we discuss the new release of Billie Eilish's latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. We spill our thoughts, likes and dislikes of the album and we chat a bit about her success and talent. In other news, Harris Butker, kicker of the Kansas City Chiefs, made headlines as he proceeded to spew his vitriol and hate speech about the LGBT community and women from his big mouth. So, naturally, we had to take some time to sh*t talk a bit and discuss our thoughts on these bogus "gender norms" that society likes to force us into. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 103: The Era of Taylor Swift + Civil War Review

Episode 103: The Era of Taylor Swift + Civil War Review

Hello, Couch Potatoes! This week we decided to discuss something none of us would have expected Andrew to want to talk about. Yep. That's right. Taylor Swift. Her success is unmatched. Her talent is undeniable. And we're here to tell you that she's winning us over. We discuss her latest album The Tortured Poets Department and her massive success with her Eras Tour. And yes, we threw in our review of the new film by Alex Garland, Civil War. Starring Kirsten Dunst. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 102: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Episode 102: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Hey, Couch Potatoes. This week is going to be a doozy of an episode. We are discussing the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. There has been a ton of horrible information that has come out to the light these last few weeks. News that tarnishes the shows we loved to watch as kids in the 90's and early 2000's. But nothing comes close to the trauma cause to some of the child stars who were apart of the cast. This is a very heavy topic and we understand if you don't want to listen. We discuss some things that can be hard to hear. If you are a victim of sexual assault, please call the hotline belowRAINN800-656-4673https://www.rainn.org/resources

Episode 101: Oscars 2024 & DUNE pt. 2

Episode 101: Oscars 2024 & DUNE pt. 2

**SPOILERS AHEAD**What's up, Couch Potatoes! It's that time of year again where we get to celebrate film in all of its glory and see who comes out on top! The Oscars 2024 was a good one, with loads of great films running for Best Picture. We discuss the highlights of the ceremony and our thoughts on some of the winners. We also discuss our thoughts on the outstanding DUNE part 2, directed by Denis Villenueve. Is this going to be the best film of the year? We kinda think so... Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and let's chat!

Episode 100: The Last Airbender pt.1

Episode 100: The Last Airbender pt.1

Yip-yip! That's right! The Avatar: The Last Airbender live action remake is officially out on Netflix and we are here to chat about our thoughts on the first episode. We are both huge fans of the animated series that is arguably one of the best television series ever made. Feelings are mixed are episode 1 and after we have both watched season 1 in its entirety, we will record a second part to follow up with our thoughts. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 99: Super Bowl LVIII

Episode 99: Super Bowl LVIII

Hey, look! We are capable of getting an episode out on Tuesday like normal! This week we wanted to discuss the Super Bowl. The commercials, the movie trailers, the halftime performance, the boring game, and yes. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Grab a snack and come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 98: Saltburn

Episode 98: Saltburn

**SPOILER WARNING**Yes. It's happening. We're going to Saltburn. Andrew finally watched it and we had to come on the podcast and give our thoughts on the movie. It's a wild, bright, colorful, uncomfortable, disturbing ride and a ton of fun. Surely by now most of the world has heard of the movie and the infamous "bath tub scene". But the movie also has a little more to say than just shock value. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and let's chat about it!

Episode 97: New Year Resolutions

Episode 97: New Year Resolutions

It's now 2024. And with the start of a new year comes the desire to change and set goals for ourselves. Some people hate them, some people live by them. We have mixed feelings about them but mostly because the societal pressure that comes along with New Year resolutions. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and we'll chat about it! ...But really, let us know how you feel about them!

Episode 96: The World of Wonka

Episode 96: The World of Wonka

Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a great 2023! We have missed you all so much and we apologize we have been gone so long. BUT we are back and ready to rock 2024! With the release of the film, Wonka, we wanted to share our thoughts on the new movie as well as make a side-by-side comparison to the 1971 and 2005 film adaptations of the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl. Wonka is a prequel that explores the story of Willy Wonka, played by Timotheé Chalamet, and his uprising as the amazing chocolatier we know and love. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch! We're brushed off the dust!

Episode 95: Horror Revisited

Episode 95: Horror Revisited

Hello! We know... it's been far too long since we put out an episode. Life has been incredible busy for the both of us but we thank you all for your patience. This week, we actually have a very special guest filling in for Andrew. He was unable to join us. But we have Skyler's dear friend Mariah taking a seat on the Culture Couch to chat horror and all the things they love about it. We figured since Andrew is out, Skyler and Mariah can geek about horror and discuss the wild ride that was Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 94: Thrifting

Episode 94: Thrifting

We're back at it after Skyler had to take some time off from being sick! This week we wanted to discuss a topic that's a bit random. Thrifting has become such a trendy activity now. But it wasn't always that way. The concept of "thrift stores" started quite a while back. Which was surprising to both of us. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat! Link to TIME article discussed in episode below. Article written by Olivia B. Waxmanhttps://time.com/5364170/thrift-store-history/

Episode 93: The Dungeon Master Perspective

Episode 93: The Dungeon Master Perspective

NERD ALERT!! As you all know by now, we are both very much into Dungeons and Dragons. If you aren't aware, go ahead and give our past episode on the matter a listen! This week we thought it would be fun to have our Dungeon Master from our campaign come on the podcast and share all things DnD and what it takes to be a DM. He offers some really great insight for those considering playing or DMing. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 92: Cryptids - Mermaids

Episode 92: Cryptids - Mermaids

Comin' back atcha with with another cryptid! This episode starts with a bit of a rant about a few pop culture current events so if you're here for the mermaids, feel free to skip ahead to the 30 minute mark. :) This week, we decided to take a dive under the see and discuss one of the most popular pieces of folklore. Mermaids. There are many variations of mermaids in folklore from different parts of the world and we discuss some of those different variations as well as some films that feature the mystical creatures. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 91: The Last of Us 8 & 9

Episode 91: The Last of Us 8 & 9

**SPOILER WARNING** The time has come. The last of The Last of Us (see what we did there?) has come and gone and with it ares some heavy feelings. Still going down as possibly the best film adaption of a video game, we get together to share our thoughts on the scariest conflict Joel and Ellie encounter as well as that controversial decision that Joel has to make at the climax of the finale. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch to hear out thoughts on how season 1 played out and what we hope to see in season 2!

Episode 90: Drinking Culture in Utah

Episode 90: Drinking Culture in Utah

Happy Anniversary to Culture Couch! It's been 2 great years of giving you guys fun content and we couldn't be happier with how far we've come. This week we have a few guests who all share a liking for the social partaking of cocktails and various spirits. We discuss some of favorite memories we've all share together and out thoughts on the drinking culture of Utah as well as some of the wacky laws and restrictions we have on alcohol. Come have seat on the Culture Couch! And please, for the love of God, drink responsibly.

Episode 89: The Last of Us 5, 6 and 7

Episode 89: The Last of Us 5, 6 and 7

When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light...In this episode we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the last 3 episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. The emotions and stakes are high as Joel and Ellie venture across country. Many events unfold and obstacles get thrown in their way left and right. So far, this has been the best adaption of a video game of all time and quite frankly, one of HBO's best series to date. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 88: Zombie Movies & The Last of Us Ep. 3 and 4

Episode 88: Zombie Movies & The Last of Us Ep. 3 and 4

Hey! Hope everyone is having a great winter! This week, in light of The Last of Us, we thought it would be fun to discuss zombie movies. They took Pop Culture by storm and held them in a chokehold for a good part of the 2000's and we discuss what we like about them and what we dislike. We go over where they started and how far they've come. We also talk about our favorites and least favorites. We also discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Last of Us. This show is getting increasingly more intense and intriguing and we can't wait for more! Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!

Episode 87: Video Game Adaptions & The Last of Us

Episode 87: Video Game Adaptions & The Last of Us

Guys... if you feel like there will never be a day where a video game-to-film adaptation will be made and it'll actually be good, worry no more. The Last of Us has completely revitalized our hopes for great adaptations. Which sparked our idea to discuss all the really bad movies we've seen that are based on some beloved video games. At the end of the episode we also give a review on the first 2 episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. Come have a seat on the Culture Couch and chat!