In this episode, we’re diving into our thoughts on pop culture—and how dramatically it’s changed from when we were growing up to now.

With constant access to information through social media, smartphones, and 24/7 commentary, pop culture feels closer, louder, and more personal than ever. We talk about how this level of access can blur boundaries, create a false sense of intimacy with celebrities, and shape the way we consume and react to public figures.

We also get into cancel culture—what we understand about it, where we think accountability matters, and why we struggle with the extremes of how it shows up today. This isn’t about defending harmful behavior, but about questioning whether the current culture of instant judgment leaves room for nuance, growth, or humanity.

This episode is opinion-based, reflective, and open-ended—meant to spark thought rather than provide definitive answers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How pop culture feels different now compared to when we were younger
• The impact of social media and constant access to information
• Why we feel “closer” to celebrities than ever before
• The psychology behind parasocial relationships
• Our mixed feelings about cancel culture and its extremes
• Where accountability, growth, and nuance get lost

As always, these are just our opinions—and we’re curious how others are thinking about these shifts too. Pop culture isn’t just entertainment anymore; it shapes how we relate, judge, and understand the world around us.