Pop and Circumstance

It's Thursday and in this segment of 'Shift Happens' Elizabeth covers self-care. The misconceptions, the cultural relevancy, and the difference between instant gratification and comfort versus the long term investment that is self-care.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

1:38 Shift Happens Intro

5:30 Self-Care

9:00 Comfort Vs Self Care

11:15 Self-Care and Comfort Are Not Synonymous

29:50 Self-Care Does Not Always Mean Instant Gratification

Links

Psychology Today's Self-Care vs. Comfort : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rebuild-your-life/202410/is-it-self-care-or-just-comfort-how-to-tell-the-difference

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 

Check us out on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, it is the first day of our new format! That means Monday is all about Pop Culture - where we give you everything you need to know to stay current on what’s happening in the culture. 

In this episode Hart and Elizabeth are chatting about the new Hulu show “All’s Fair”, the new Ryan Murphy show starring Kim Kardashian. Then we’re talking about the new influencer to celebrity pipeline and what it means for the culture - how does anyone ‘make it’ anymore? The game has totally changed. 

We cover other topics hitting the headlines of late - like Prince Andrew being stripped of his titles, Wicked related drama, and Lily Allen’s album drop. This is not an episode to miss! 

00:30 All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash, Glenn Close, and Sarah Paulson

12:37 Jake Shane new show in the works; the influencer to celebrity pipeline 

19:28 Prince Andrew stripped of Royal Titles

32:32 Ariana Grande new relationship

33:53 Lily Allen new album drops, complete David Harbour Roast

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Elizabeth analyzes Jennifer Lawrence's recent interview regarding her choice to withhold political commentary and opinions and how more and more celebrities are choosing to not let their stances be known, and and update on the Justin Baldoni lawsuit. Hart talks about the sting of failure and how adopting a growth mindset could be your key to overcoming fear of failure and achieving your goals.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

03:49 Jennifer Lawrence Interview

19:00 Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit is Out

25:20 Reframing Failure for Your Benefit

26:40 Negativity Bias and How It May Influence Your Perception

27:40 Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset

44:00 Your Capacity for Learning is Infinite

LINKS

Jennifer Lawrence View On Not Making Political Commentary: https://deadline.com/2025/11/jennifer-lawrence-political-opinions-donald-trump-1236604712/

Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: / @popandcircpod

Instagram: / popandcircumstancepod

TikTok: / popandcircpod

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

It's our Halloween special ya'll! Hart goes through the Mount Rushmore of Halloween candy, the most nostalgic Halloween films and come history behind them, then covers the 2025 Vogue World: Hollywood runway and all of the costume designers. Elizabeth gives us the history of Halloween and some fun facts about the holiday.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

01:45 Mount Rushmore of Halloween Candy

04:50 Most Nostalgic Halloween Movies

15:00 Brand Halloween Activations

16:15 2025 Vogue World: Hollywood

23:40 Origination of Halloween

29:20 Were Razor Blades in Candy Real??

36:20 Fun Halloween Facts

LINKS

2025 Vogue World Hollywood: https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/vogue-world

Origins of Halloween: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on: YouTube: / @popandcircpod

Instagram: / popandcircumstancepod

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod...

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On this episode of Pop & Circumstance, Elizabeth catches you up on the latest pop culture news including the Kristen Bell controversy that riled up the internet, the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees including Taylor Swift being inducted in her first year of eligibility, new customizable app icons for IG, and a new series called “Famous Last Words”. Then, Hart delivers some shift with a conversation on personality types - specifically introverts, extraverts, ambiverts, and omniverts/otroverts. How can each personality type thrive in relationships and in the workplace? Tune in for a fun and informative conversation.

00:20 Kristen Bell avoids Instagram post controversy on Kimmel

9:16 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominations announced - Taylor Swift Nominated on her first eligible year

13:36 IG introduces customizable app icons for teen accounts

19:39 New series “Famous Last Words” episode drop for Jane Goodall

22:49 Shift Happens: 4 Personality Archetypes

25:32 Carl Jung Definitions of Introvert & Extrovert

30:12 Introvert Deep Dive

39:17 Extrovert Deep Dive

41:34 Ambivert Deep Dive

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Hart covers the 2025 Academy Museum Gala's best and worst dressed. Elizabeth draws from her 15 years experience in HR leadership and shares invaluable tips that are guaranteed to help you land your next job. We talk resumes, cover letters, how to use the STAR Method to ace your interviews, and some do's and don'ts during job interviews.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

00:28 2025 Academy Museum Gala Best and Worst Dressed

06:47 Lionsgate Employs TikTok Fan Accounts

13:37 Applying and Interviewing for Jobs

16:10 Application Tips: Always Tailor Your Resume

18:49 What to Include in Your Cover Letter

25:34 How to Ace Your Interview

27:18 The STAR Method: SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, RESULT

38:53 Common Traps to Avoid in Interviews

45:50 Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Resumes, Pay, Vacation Requests

50:40: How to Empower Yourself to Ask for the Pay You Deserve

58:22 What Do Employers See in Background Checks

Links

Academy Museum Gala 2025 Red Carpet: https://variety.com/gallery/academy-gala-2025-red-carpet-arrivals/

Using the STAR Method to Nail Your Next Interview: https://capd.mit.edu/resources/the-star-method-for-behavioral-interviews/

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances without the rage bait. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en  

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On Today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth Pops Off with some info from Kevin Federline’s upcoming memoir release, shares the news of two more celebrity deaths, and talks about the intriguing story of Kryptos and the K4 passage solution. Then, Hart delivers some Shift Happens about Halloween Nostalgia, traditions, and what it means when we like horror and feeling scared. Today, Hart and Elizabeth threw in a little extra ‘chit chat’ at the end - let us know if you like hearing more from us!!

00:25 Kevin Federline Memoir

11:38 Celebrity Deaths Update

13:18 Kryptos  

31:07: Shift Happens: Halloween Nostalgia 

44:54: The Psychology of Dressing Up

01:00:08: Tell us your Halloween Traditions!

01:00:42: Chit Chat with Hart & Elizabeth 

Pop Off Links:

Kevin Federline Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/You-Thought-Knew-Kevin-Federline/dp/B0FLH62D15

Britney vs. Spears: https://www.netflix.com/title/81177110

Ace Frehley Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/arts/music/ace-frehley-dead.html

D’Angelo Obituary https://www.npr.org/2025/10/14/nx-s1-5574071/dangelo-dead-at-51-obituary

Kryptos online community: https://kryptos.groups.io/g/main

Kryptos NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html

Shift Happens Links:

A Narrative Inquiry into Self-Discovery, Social, And Emotional Development among Young Adults through Cosplay: https://www.ivysci.com/en/articles/8857070__A_Narrative_Inquiry_into_SelfDiscovery_Social_And_Emotional_Development_among_Young_Adults_through_C?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Playing with Fear: A Field Study in Recreational Horror https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797620972116

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Hart sprints us through the weekend Pop Culture updates and covers Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Documentary (premiering on Disney+ December 12th). Jake Paul signing his likeness over to Open AI's Sora, and Diane Keaton's passing. Elizabeth gives a review on Angela Duckworth's book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and how you can apply it to your life.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

00:20 Taylor Swift Docuseries

07:00 Spotify and Netflix Deal

14:10 Dianne Keaton's Passing

15:35 Jake Paul Opts into Open AI's Sora

23:20 Angela Duckworth's Grit: the Power of Passion and Perseverance

26:20 Pillar 1: Interest

28:33 Pillar 2: Practice

29:36 Pillar 3: Purpose

35:26 Pillar 4: Hope

Links:

Jake Paul Opts Into Open AI's Sora: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/jake-paul-opts-in-sora-2-ai-videos-chaos-1236396279/

Spotify and Netflix Deal: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-spotify-video-podcasts-1236400404/

Angela Duckworth's 'Grit': https://fortune.com/2025/10/15/angela-duckworth-top-achievers-grit-perseverance-passion-research-west-point-spelling-bee/

Test Your Grit Scale: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances without the rage bait. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en  

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On this episode of Pop & Circumstance, Elizabeth breaks down the Sora 2 launch from Open AI, shares the latest developments in the everlasting Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie divorce, and chats about Taylor Swift's record-breaking opening week for the Life of a Showgirl + recaps from her Seth Meyers appearance.

00:37 - Sora AI App has Launched

12:47 - Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt Divorce Update

21:03 Taylor Swift Life of a Showgirl Updates

40:39 - Fall Allergy Season

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances without the rage bait. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en  

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

We cover the conclusion to the Sean Combs trial, the Bad Bunny hosting SNL's 51st premier, the mysterious Mark Sanchez incident, and Taylor Swift's appearance on Jimmy Fallon! Also, do you feel the inevitable stress of the Holidays? These tips and tricks will put your mind at ease and keep you on track. 

02:10 P-Diddy Sentencing

05:40 SNL 51st Season Premier with Bad Bunny as the Host

08:50 What is going on with Mark Sanchez

12:12 Taylor Swift on Fallon Tonight

14:40 Reason why Taylor Denied the Super Bowl Halftime show

25:35 Taylor Easter Egg Alert!

28:50 The Life of a Showgirl Album Review

35:35 Shift Happens - Preventing Holiday Stress

37:50 Anticipate and Prevent Sickness

39:15 Make a Priority List

Sean Combs sentencing: https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/sean-diddy-combs-sentencing-10-03-25

Mark Sanchez facing felony charges: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/sport/football-mark-sanchez-indianapolis-fight-update

Taylor Swift on Fallon: https://deadline.com/2025/10/taylor-swift-interview-jimmy-fallon-tonight-special-episode-1236573870/

Dashboard Planner: https://inkandvolt.com/collections/notepads/products/ink-volt-dashboard-spiral-deskpad?variant=41824966869047

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com