Pop Culture Sh*tshow

You might think you have to choose between Halloween and Christmas - but what if you didn't? What if they were essentially the SAME holiday (minus the religious aspects - please don't come for us)? Well, let Becca and Tessa share their wisdom with you about how these two holidays aren't so different after all. (Oh and we don't talk about Nightmare Before Christmas, but someday!)

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Spooky season - or spoopy, as Becca likes to say - is finally here and nothing gives us the frights like a good old fashioned ghost story! Turns out we aren't the only ones that love them. Ghost stories go way way back to the OG 1st century AD. Travel through time with us as we explore centuries of spooks on this week's episode of PCSS! ALSO - you'll hear a legit wild TRUE LIFE ghost story from our very own Tessa Betz.

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Do you consider yourself trendy? Hip? A part the times?! Then have we got the episode for you. This week Becca and Tessa sit down to discuss a subculture of the youth: the VSCO girl. You've read the Vox, NBC News, and Buzzfeed think pieces - now listen to our take on them! Are they the new Tumblr girl? The new tomboy? The new eco-conscious preppy teen duo? Listen and find out!

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Everything is canceled! Hell hath no fury like the Internet and we are here to dive first into the wild world of "canceled culture." Get ready to hear the good, bad, and complicated as we explore this recent phenomenon in this week's episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow.

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Your favorite sh*tshows are back at it and we are chatting about brands! Let's face it - it's shady out here! From government to big business our Pop Culture says a lot about who we think we can trust. In today's episode, Becca and Tessa talk all about brands with purpose and share the wins and losses of this recent wave of change.

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It's that time of year again - the air is warm and sticky and full of potential love interests! In this episode of PCSS, the ladies talk about ~*summer*~ love. Why is it a thing?! How is it different from cuffing season?! Is Tinder better than Bumble?! We also share some spicy tips for making the most of your summer fling! Swipe right on this episode and take a listen while you find your next tall glass of water ;)

Vaccination scares are nothing new but the celebrity involvement in the issue is a more recent phenomenon. Join Tessa and Becca as they take you through the history of vaccinations and the various movements surrounding them that have shaped our modern day challenges. Buckle up for this multi-century roller coaster on this episode of PCSS!

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Happy 4th of July! Today, we eat hot dogs, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate our country's 243rd year of independence. Tessa and Becca discuss the 1996 classic sci-fi action film "Independence Day", as well as independence days around the world. You'll hear all about the rousing speech by President Bill Pullman, the greasy pole of Indonesia, and where you can get your fill of ice cream. Note: this episode is best listened to while eating a hot dog or holding a sparkler.

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Tessa and Becca are doing the... Jailhouse Rock! Well, sorta... if you're curious about toilet knocking and the American Criminal Justice system then have we got the show for you. Listen as we explore the "Real Housewives" level drama in the Netflix documentary series "Jailbirds" and the deeper issues surrounding the American justice system.

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Baba Yaga. Boogeyman. Highly trained assassin. You may or may not know him, but your girl Becca loves him - he's John Wick. On this week's episode of PCSS, the ladies discuss the John Wick action movie franchise. They dive deep into the wild world of assassins, fan theories, and if Keanu Reeves is hot (or not). You don't want to miss it! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.