Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.

This week, Brooke debated even doing the podcast due to her trepidation in how to handle the assassination of Charlie Kirk in terms of what was unfolding online. But she decided to go forward and give her take on the state of things while also looking at SOME of the social media response.

To counter the heavy, there is light. From the Snack Time Bedtime lady on TikTok to a new trend popping up where creators are actually creating their own shows, Brooke break it all down.

And please check out this week’s newsletter:

https://popculturemondays.com/2025/09/15/rainbows-butterlies/

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!

This week, Brooke, who is just back from Jacksonville, FLA finally addresses the engagement heard around the world. She tells us more about the ring (and it’s JAX connection) and the reactions around the world. We are now on wedding watch 24/7.

There is also an update on the hat stealer from the US Open and the Cardi B trial (she won!) but it gave us so many gifts, and of course, the weighted vest trend.

And lastly…all anyone is talking about right now on TikTok is Netflix’s “Unknown Number: the High School Catfish” which is the most bonkers documentary we have seen in a minute. There will be SPOILERS but Brooke gives you a heads up.

Grab some candy and enjoy!

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Brooke is back a whole week since the world stopped with the news that Taylor Swift is dropping a new album on October 3rd, “The Life of a Showgirl.” And she announced it on her boyfriend’s podcast, “New Heights” with a few teasers that literally made the world pause for a moment. From Swiftie Nation Easter egg hunting to every single social media manager of every single brand working overtime, there is a lot to uncover.

Brooke also gives a review of the movie, “Weapons,” spoiler – she LOVED it.

She also goes over the controversy around the Minnesota Vikings and gives a back-to-school lesson on all the new slang/lingo the kids are using.

New Heights pod:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lX9XESvDE

Pop Culture Mondays newsletter:

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!

This week, Brooke walks us through some viral trends that unfold into other viral trends. From women lip synching Hamilton songs and sneaking out of windows, to explaining what a FINAL BOSS is and breaking down The Culture Awards and the song of the summer, “Diet Pepsi”, by Ben Platt NOT Addison Rae. And of course we have the dark sides of pop culture. A woman going viral on TikTok for falling in love with her psychiatrist and turning to the community to talk about it while seemingly in an AI psychosis as she relies entirely on ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude for all her communications and counsel. WOO BOY. We also have a warning about an “energy drink” called Feel Free which seems to be highly addictive. BE WARNED. And Brooke has decided that MAHJONG is the new Pickleball.

PCM Newsletter This week:

https://popculturemondays.com/2025/08/11/hamilton-ai-psychosis-diet-pepsi-its-pop-culture-summer/

The Culture Awards CLIP TO WATCH:

IN ABSENTIA -  https://www.tiktok.com/@bravotv/video/7535598076484914487?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke takes a look at two companies that have made a stir with the public for very different reasons.

First, we have American Eagle’s GOOD GENES campaign with Sydney Sweeney that has been a lightning rod across social media. Lots of hand wringing over the campaign and choice of words and people calling for Sydney Sweeney’s head. CALM DOWN EVERYONE! In an uproar that mainly lived in TikTok and then bled out on Twitter, Brooke gives a look into some of the reactions and explains why. This was ALL so avoidable. But also, CALM DOWN EVERYONE.

Then, we look at the company at the center of KISS CAMGATE and that is Astronomer. They hired Chris Martin’s consciously uncoupled ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow as “temporary spokesperson” for a tongue in cheek video that definitely raised more awareness of the brand but PERHAPS wasn’t in the best of taste? The Internet is divided!

And lastly, the ‘90s are BACK. From Oasis to the Backstreet Boys to Justin Timberlake and some fashion moments…we are back, baby.

This week’s newsletter:

https://popculturemondays.com/2025/07/28/the-brand-campaigns-edition/