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Want to know more about the early days of the video game industry? Wondering how Hello Kitty became so popular? Join Tracy and Holly as they explore the science behind pop culture in PopStuff, a podca... more
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.
January 16, 2013Culture of BeautyBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the beholder’s eye is informed by the culture that surrounds it. Tracy and Holly peek into some of the odd aspects of beauty, and the lengths people are willing to go to achieve the “ideal” look....more38minPlay
January 14, 2013PopStuff’s Mad HatteryChapeaux and sombreros! Caps and bowlers! Tracy and Holly have hats on the brain. How have head coverings gone from utility accessories to haute couture? Listen in to learn more about the evolution of hats....more31minPlay
January 09, 2013Grammar Sticklers: Why so mean?As members of an editorial team, both Tracy and Holly love grammar and punctuation, but neither of them understands why people sometimes shame others for the occasional typo or mistake. What is it about minor errors that makes people so crabby?...more33minPlay
January 07, 2013TV Pregnancy: Why so stupid?Anyone who has had a child will tell you that in reality, the happy event is NOT the way you see it on TV. When so many people have first-hand knowledge of birth, why does television always gets it so wrong? Tune in to learn more about TV and pregnancy....more39minPlay
January 02, 2013Secret World of MassageThere is always a swirl of confusion and misconceptions around massage. Tracy has insider knowledge; Holly has a standing appointment. They’ll talk about the different types of massage and the ways it’s been misrepresented in modern culture....more42minPlay
December 31, 2012Ringing in the New Year With CocktailsMixed drinks have been a part of social culture for a long time, but where did cocktails actually come from? Tracy and Holly look at the prohibition roots of today’s cocktails, and ask you to please enjoy adult beverages responsibly....more31minPlay
December 26, 2012Why is red a sexy color?Most people associate red with passion, but why is that exactly? While some theories involve a subconscious physiological response, others focus more on cultural conditioning. Tracy and Holly sort out the (sometimes slightly graphic) details....more37minPlay
December 21, 2012Anti-Christmas MovieBeyond the classic Christmas films, there's a whole world of movies that include Christmas, but aren't your standard fare. Tracy and Holly go way past "Die Hard" into a list of films that may surprise you (and even become your new holiday standards)....more34minPlay
December 19, 2012All the (Dr.) Whos in WhovilleYou've seen the Tardis and Dalek dresses at cons, and if you run in circles with geeks, odds are that you know a full-on "Dr. Who" fan. Tracy schools Holly on all things Whovian, and talks about the tradition of the "Dr. Who" Christmas episode....more36minPlay
December 19, 2012All the (Dr.) Whos in WhovilleIf you run in circles with geeks, odds are that you know someone who is a full-on "Dr. Who" fan. You might be one, too! Tracy schools Holly on all things Whovian, and talks about the tradition of the "Dr. Who" Christmas episode....more36minPlay
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.