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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.
December 17, 2012The End is Nigh!The end of the world has been predicted so many times, we're fairly blasé about it. But so many people are fretful about the Mayan calendar and December 21. Why are we so obsessed with Armageddon scenarios, and is the end actually near?...more40minPlay
December 12, 2012HobbitsesIt's time for a trip to Middle Earth! Peter Jackson's latest film based on Tolkien's work is here, and Tracy and Holly are eager to talk about it. And they both want to fly Air New Zealand, just for the pre-flight safety video....more37minPlay
December 10, 2012PopStuff's Family Game NightWhile many of us grew up with Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit, there's a whole new world of tabletop games out there -- and their popularity is on the rise. How has this entertainment arena endured, and why are so many people returning to non-digital games?...more47minPlay
December 05, 2012Trading Places: Gender Roles at WorkThere’s been lots of talk about women making great strides towards workplace equality, but what about men who take on occupations traditionally held by women? Join Tracy and Holly as they ask why the fight for gender equality only seems to go one way....more43minPlay
December 03, 2012These Mockumentaries Go to 11From “This is Spinal Tap” to “Borat” and beyond, Tracy and Holly talk about faux documentary style, the difference between a spoof and a hoax, and the ethics of mockumentary filmmaking....more42minPlay
November 28, 2012NaNoWriMo and the Culture of CreativityNational Novel Writing Month is exactly what it sounds like: a month-long challenge to turn out a 50,000-word novel. Tracy’s done it; Holly hasn’t. Is it really the best way to spend your creative time? Listen in to learn more....more36minPlay
November 26, 2012Why do TV shows get cancelled?We’ve all experienced the heartbreak of losing a show too soon. It’s common knowledge that bad ratings are the usual cause of cancellation, but there are many reasons ratings suffer. Tracy and Holly take a look at the factors that make shows disappear....more38minPlay
November 21, 2012Turkey Day Dinner and the Culture of ConsumptionGobble gobble! As the U.S. Thanksgiving celebration approaches, Tracy and Holly are ready to talk turkey. And stuffing, and gravy, and all the other delicious things that land on the table on this very food-o-riffic holiday....more42minPlay
November 19, 2012How to Build a Gay Character for TVThe television landscape is becoming more diverse, and that includes more storylines about LGBT characters. But how many of these characters are based on stereotypes, and how well do they represent the community?...more49minPlay
November 14, 2012If the Shoe FitsIt’s the shoe show! Despite their best efforts to buck gender stereotypes, both Tracy and Holly love shoes. Running shoes, Louboutins, bound feet, the role of the shoe in storytelling – Holly and Tracy cut a wide swath through the landscape of soles....more50minPlay
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.